Marasmus
→ ::- Severe protein and calorie deficiency characterized by low heart
rate, blood pressure, body temperature, dull hair, and emaciated
appearance.
Kwashiorkor
→ ::- Severe protein deficiency characterized by hair discoloration,
enlarged liver, and pitting edema.
Protein-calo...
→ ::- Pulmonary congestion, dyspnea, and decreased cardiac output
due to the inability of the left ventricle to adequately pump blood.
Diastolic dysfunction
→ ::- Reduced ability of the heart to fill during diastole, leading to heart
failure; often caused by conditions such as myocardial hypertrophy
and hypertension.
Acute myocardial infarction
→ ::- Most common cause of left-sided heart failure, characterized by
sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
Diffuse glomerulonephritis
→ ::- Inflammation of the glomeruli in both kidneys, affecting all parts of
the glomeruli.
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis
→ ::- Inflammation of the glomeruli following a streptococcal infection,
characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, and edema.
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