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Treatment Arterial thrombosis
Arterial thrombosis It's sometimes possible to treat arterial thrombosis with medication or surgery. Medication In some cases, a type of medication called a thrombolytic can beusedto dissolve blood clots and restore the blood flow in an artery. Examples of thrombolytic medicines include alteplase and reteplase. These medicines aremost effective if they're used
Introduction Arterial thrombosis
Arterial thrombosisArterial thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in an artery. It's very dangerous, because it can obstruct the flow of blood to major organs. Depending on where the clot forms, arterial thrombosis can cause several serious conditions, including: Myocardial infarction when blood flowto the heart is suddenly blocked Stroke when blood flowto the
Diagnosing asbestosis Asbestosis
AsbestosisWhendiagnosing asbestosis, your GP will first ask about your symptoms and listen to your lungs with a stethoscope (a medical instrument used to listen to the heart and lungs). If your lungs have been affected by asbestos, they will usually make a crackling noise when you breathe in. Your GP will also ask about your work history,
Introduction Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndromeEhlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) isthe name for a group of rare inherited conditions that affectconnective tissue. Connective tissues provide support in skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, internal organs and bones. There are several different types of EDS that may share some symptoms, including: an increased range of joint movement (
Howauditory processing disorder is managed Auditory processing disorder
Auditory processing disorderThere's currently no cure for auditory processing disorder, but there are a number of strategies that can helpyou cope with the condition. Some of these are outlined below. Auditory training You may be advised to try special activities to helptrain your brain to analyse sound better,known as auditory training.This can be done either on your own,
When post-mortems are carried out Post-mortem
Post-mortemA post-mortem examination will be carried out ifit's been requested by: a coroner because the cause of death is unknown, or following a sudden, violent or unexpected death a hospital doctor to find out more about an illness or the cause of death, or to further medical research and understanding The two different types of post-mortem are
What happens after a post-mortem Post-mortem
Post-mortemAfterapost-mortem, the pathologist writes a report of the findings. If the post-mortem was requested by the coroner,the coroner or coroner's officer willlet you know the cause of death determined by the pathologist. If you want a full copy of the pathologist's report, you can request this fromthe coroner's office, but there may be a fee. In some
Symptoms Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant (ADPKD)
Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant (ADPKD)The symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) are caused by the growth of fluid-filled sacs (cysts)in the kidneys. AlthoughADPKD is present from birth, it may not cause any obvious problems until the cysts have reached a size where they significantly affect how well your kidneys work. In most cases, this doesn't happen
Introduction Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive (ARPKD)
Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive (ARPKD)Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition, where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal. Over time, either one of these organs may fail. The condition often causes serious problems soon after birth, although less severe cases may not become obvious until a child is older. ARPKD can
Symptoms Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive (ARPKD)
Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive (ARPKD)The symptoms ofautosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) can vary significantly, even within the same family. Generally, however, the mainsymptoms of ARPKD differ, depending on when the condition first becomes apparent. Before and soon after birth In many cases, potential signs of ARPKD can be detected before birth during routine