Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer starting in blood forming tissue and causing large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the bloodstream
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Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Destruction of heart tissue due to the occlusion of a coronary artery.
Acute Post-haemorrhagic Anaemia
Acute Post-haemorrhagic Anaemia When a person quickly loses a large volume of blood, usually as a result of trauma or injury.
Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN)
Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) Inflammation of the kidney tubules (glomeruli) that filter waste products from the body, following a streptococcal infection.
Acute pulmonary Oedema/Edema (APE/APO)
Acute Pulmonary Oedema/Edema(APE/APO) When fluid accumulates in the lungs, usually because the heart’s left ventricle does not pump adequately.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) A sudden failing of the respiratory system, usually in people who have other diseases or major injuries.
Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder Development of anxiety, numbness, detachment, fear after witnessing a traumatic event.
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) A condition involving the death of tubular epithelial cells that form the renal tubules of the kidneys.