Respiratory Conditions
This upper-airway condition is characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucosa, causing sneezing, itching, and congestion, and can be allergic or non-allergic.
This sleep disorder is marked by recurrent episodes of upper airway obstruction and symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and morning headaches.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Beck’s triad—hypotension, muffled heart sounds, and jugular venous distention—is associated with this life-threatening fluid accumulation around the heart
Cardiac Tamponade
This arrhythmia originates above the ventricles and often presents with an irregularly irregular rhythm and absent P waves
Atrial Fibrillation
This renal condition involves a sudden decrease in kidney function, often caused by dehydration, nephrotoxic drugs, or severe hypotension
Acute Kidney Injury
This chronic respiratory disease is characterized by airflow limitation, hyperinflation, and increased risk for respiratory infections such as pneumonia.
COPD
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of this cardiovascular condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure
Hypertension
This inflammatory condition of the inner lining of the heart is often caused by bacterial infection and can lead to emboli and new or changing murmurs
Endocarditis
This cardiac event results from a blockage in coronary arteries leading to ischemia and necrosis of heart tissue
Myocardial infarction
Men presenting with unilateral testicular swelling, pain, and tenderness often have this inflammatory condition of the epididymis
Epididymitis
This airway disorder involves reversible bronchoconstriction triggered by inflammation or allergens and often coexists with allergic rhinitis.
Asthma
This is the most common facial fracture, often accompanied by epistaxis, swelling, and possible septal hematoma requiring urgent evaluation.
Nasal Fracture
This type of heart failure occurs when the left ventricle cannot effectively pump, leading to pulmonary congestion and decreased cardiac output
Left-sided heart failure
This emergency occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively, requiring immediate CPR and defibrillation
Cardiac arrest
This chronic respiratory disease is characterized by persistent airflow limitation and is strongly associated with smoking.
COPD
A patient with fever, cough, purulent sputum, and inspiratory crackles may be experiencing this infection of the lung parenchyma.
Pneumonia
In anaphylaxis or acute laryngitis, swelling of this upper airway structure can rapidly become life-threatening due to airway obstruction.
Larynx
This inflammatory heart muscle condition often follows viral illness and can progress to dilated cardiomyopathy if untreated
Myocarditis
This device provides electrical pacing for bradyarrhythmias and may require patient teaching regarding avoiding strong magnetic fields
Pacemaker
Thickened, weakened arterial walls that can rupture and cause life-threatening hemorrhage describe this vascular condition
Aneurysm
This condition occurs when pus collects in the pleural space, often as a complication of pneumonia or thoracic infection.
Empyema
Patients with this group of lung disorders often have a history of exposure to dust, chemicals, or industrial irritants leading to chronic cough and dyspnea.
Occupational lung disease
Chest pain, pericardial friction rub, and relief of pain when leaning forward are characteristic findings of this cardiac inflammation
Pericarditis
This procedure delivers synchronized shock to restore normal heart rhythm, commonly used for unstable atrial fibrillation or SVT.
Cardioversion
This upper airway condition often presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes, and is commonly triggered by environmental allergens
Allergic rhinitis