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Conn's Syndrome
Primary aldosteronism also called Conn’s syndrome is a rare condition caused by overproduction of the hormone aldosterone that controls sodium and potassium in the blood. The condition is treated with medications and lifestyle changes to control blood pressure, and in some cases surgery.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Pacemaker Syndrome
Pacemakers have become an established modality for long-term management of life-threatening arrhythmias and can significantly improve patient's quality of life. They have also become a cornerstone in the management of cardiomyopathies. Conventionally, these devices pace the ventricle in isolation, which can result in poor coordination between atrial and ventricular contraction and a subsequent reduction in cardiac output. This is known as pacemaker syndrome, and may be due to atrial contraction occurring against closed atrioventricular (AV) valve or atrial contraction occurring too close to ventricular contraction, producing back-pressure in venous circulation systems and loss of atrial contribution to ventricular output.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Mikulicz Syndrome
Mikulicz syndrome is a chronic condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of glands in the head and neck, including those near the ears (parotids) and those around the eyes (lacrimal) and mouth (salivary). The tonsils and other glands in the soft tissue of the face and neck may also be involved.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Milwaukee Syndrome
Milwaukee shoulder syndrome (MSS) (apatite-associated destructive arthritis/Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystal arthritis/rapid destructive arthritis of the shoulder is a rare rheumatological condition similar to pseudogout, associated with periarticular or intra-articular deposition of hydroxyapatite or basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystals.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 1 min read
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Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring medical intervention to achieve homeostasis.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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