Blood
02 Jul 2003
Idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP)
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a blood disorder in which platelets do not plug blood vessels to prevent bleeding as they normally would.
Blood
02 Jul 2003
Anaemia of chronic disease
Anaemia is a blood disorder in which there is not enough haemoglobin to transport of oxygen. It may occur due to chronic disease or iron…
Blood
02 Jul 2003
Transfusion Reactions
The most common blood transfusion reactions include fever and allergic reactions. Blood is screened for compatability and infections before use.
Blood
01 Jul 2003
Haemophilia A
Haemophilia A is a genetic blood disorder in which abnormalities in the coagulation process impairs blood clotting, leading to excessive bleeding.
Blood
30 Jun 2003
Megaloblastic anaemia
Megaloblastic anaemia refers to low blood haemoglobin and impaired oxygen transport related to delayed maturation of megoblasts in the bone marrow.
Diseases
29 May 2003
Ventricular arrhythmias (VT; ventricular fibrillation; VF)
Ventricular arrhythmia refers to a severely abnormal heart rhythm which is life-threatening. It may be caused by a heart attack.
Diseases
29 May 2003
Pulmonary valvular disease
Pulmonary valvular disease refers to dysfunction of the pulmonary valve of the heart. It may be present at birth or be due to conditions like…
Diseases
29 May 2003
Peripheral arterial disease (arteriosclerosis)
Peripheral arterial disease is arteriosclerosis or damage to the blood vessels of the legs and feet. Blood flow is restricted and nerve damage may occur.
Diseases
29 May 2003
Intraventricular conduction blocks
Intraventricular conduction blocks refer to obstructions of electrical signals in the heart, due to dysfunction in the fibres of the heart ventricles.
