Vasovagal Syncope: A General Overview
Summary A vasovagal syncope is a form of reflex syncope produced by a complex set of autonomic reflexes triggered by several factors in at-risk populations….
Febrile Seizures in Children: A General Overview
Summary Febrile seizures are a common cause of pediatric emergencies and the most common type of seizure in children between 6 months to 5 years…
General Overview of Malabsorption Syndromes
Summary Malabsorption syndrome is the failure of the gastrointestinal system to intake nutrients properly. The pathophysiology of malabsorption syndromes involves an alteration to the stages…
A General Overview of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Introduction – Overview of Peptic Ulcer Disease Summary Peptic ulcer disease is a prevalent gastrointestinal pathology that affects a considerable proportion of the global population….
Common Exanthematous Diseases of Childhood (Rashes of Childhood)
Summary Exanthematous diseases are common conditions presenting during childhood. The clinical manifestations could be classified according to the skin lesions they produce during the course…
5 Common Types of Shock: An Overview of Diagnosis and Management
Summary Shock is a hemodynamic state characterized by impaired tissue perfusion. Each type of shock comprises a wide variety of causes that require prompt assessment…
General Knowledge on Uterine Leiomyomas (Uterine Fibroid)
Summary Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign tumor in women of reproductive age. Uterine leiomyomas are produced by the clonal expansion of myometrial stem…
Introducing Valvular Heart Disease – A General Overview
Summary Valvular heart disease refers to a collection of disorders that produce a malfunctioning of any of the anatomical structures of the heart valves, namely…
An Overview of Acute Pericarditis
Summary Acute pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium. the possible cause of acute pericarditis can be classified into three groups: infectious, non-infectious, and hypersensitivity…
What is Atherosclerosis | Overview
Summary of Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular diseases play an important role in the modern world’s structure of morbidity and mortality. Of all the other underlying causes, atherosclerosis…