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what is the pathophysiology of syncope?

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Decr brain bloodflow: Syncope (loss of consciousness) is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. Most cases are cardiogenic in nature (for example, arrhythmias), but other causes can include vasovagal response, carotid artery compression, vertebrobasilar system disease, etc. See your primary care provider for further discussion if you've experienced syncope. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/syncope/syncope.htm

Question 2

what is omphalitis versus pathophysiology?

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Very different: Omphalitis is an infection/inflammation of the umbilicus (belly button). Pathophysiology is a term that describes the specifics of a disease process.

Question 3

what is the pathophysiology of amennorhea?

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: Amenorrhea is caused by pregnancy, delays in ovulation, menopause and polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as ovarian failure from infection, etc.;  the "patho-physiology" occurs when the normal fluctuation of the estrogen/progesterone cycle is absent, and withdrawal bleeding due to degeneration of the uterine lining does not occur.

Question 4

i need to know what is tonsillopharyngitis and its pathophysiology?

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Do your homework: This site is not a shortcut for you to have your nursing school or health class assignments answered. If you plan to pursue these interests  you need to review the course materials and answer in the phraseology and terms common to those sources.Otherwise the instructors will know you did not, and will treat your answers accordingly.

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what is the pathophysiology diagram of community acquired pneumonia?

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CAP: You may be confusing "pathophysiology" with the defining features of cap.  This is pneumonia in a person who has not been in contact with medical facilities in contrast to pneumonias which occur in hospital, nursing homes, etc.  They generally occur by aspiration of microorganisms from the mouth or nasopharynx into the lung, often in people with prior viral illnesses or other predisposing factors.

Question 6

can you tell me the pathophysiology of stevensons syndrome, how it affects the body?

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Stevens Johnson Syn: Stevens Johnson syndrome is a medical emergency which causes lesions on skin and mucous membranes. It can be caused by medications or infection.

Question 7

what exactly is pathophysiology of endometritis?

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Endometritis: Inflammation, most often due to infection. There is no one pathway by which all endometritis develops. Instrumentation of the uterus is a main risk factor.

Question 8

what is the pathophysiology of aspergers syndrome?

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Complex: Asperger syndrome, is thought to represent alterations in brain development resulting from interactions between multiple genes and the environment. Problems in the connections between the amygdala and associated structures of the brain may play a role in the pathogenesis.  People with Aspergers have difficulty with memory, facial recognition.

Question 9

pathophysiology of tonsillitis?

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Infection: Tonsillitis refers to inflamation of the tonsils caused by a virus or bacteria. Serious infections are often caused by bacteria such as streptococcus pharyngitis. Pathophysiology is similar in concept to most other infections.

Question 10

what is the pathophysiology of hypotension?

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Many: Hypotension or low blood pressure can happen for a variety of reasons. Acute illness (i.e. Sepsis), adrenal gland insufficiency, overmedication, heart failure are just a few of the many reasons for low blood pressure. Additional causes can be volume depletion (orthostasis), or a variety of neurocardiogenic causes such as pots or similar.

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