in General Medicine
(Version 10.2004)
Last updated: 10th October 2004
author:
David Scerri MD MRCP(UK)Manchester, UK
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
abnormal liver tests (abnormal LFTs)
absent gall bladder on oral cholecystography
absent knee jerks with extensor plantars
acidosis (metabolic or respiratory)
acute circulatory failure (shock)
acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure
acute on chronic renal failure
adult respiratory distress syndrome
albumin, decreased serum level
alkaline phosphatase, elevated serum level
alkalosis (metabolic or respiratory)
alpha-fetoprotein, elevated serum level
anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
aortic stenosis or regurgitation - see valvular heart disease