Clinical Prep

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Medical Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Congestive heart failure (CHF) - is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump to deliver oxygen rich blood to the body is inadequate to meet the body's needs. Congestive heart failure can be caused by: diseases that weaken the heart muscle, diseases that cause stiffening of the heart muscles, or diseases that increase oxygen demand by the body tissue beyond the capability of the heart to deliver. Congestive heart failure (CHF) happens when the heart's weak pumping action causes a buildup of fluid called congestion in your lungs and other body tissues.

Depressive psychosis- Major depression with psychotic features is a condition in which a person experiences depression along with reduced contact with reality(psychosis).

Mental disorder- is a psychological or behavioral pattern that occurs in an individual and is thought to cause distress or disability that is not expected as part of normal development or culture.

Dehydration- your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both. Vomiting and diarrhea are common causes.

Hypertensive kidney disease-Renal failure(kidney failure) is caused primarily by chronic high blood pressure(hypertension) over many years.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. The symptoms of worsening kidney function are unspecific, and might include feeling generally unwell and experiencing a reduced appetite.

Anemia of chronic kidney disease-Anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with adverse cardiovascular complications and is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes in patients with CKD.

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