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Leukopenia (low white blood cell count) Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) Pure red cell aplasia; Agranulocytosis; Extrapyramidal syndrome (including parkinsonism, may be reversible) Brain problems due to high ammonia levels; Low body temperature; Hypersensitivity reactions including multi-organ hypersensitivity syndrome; Eosinophilic pleural ...
[3] [4] This sign may also be observed as a symptom of hyperventilation syndrome as a result of hypocapnia-induced reduction of calcium levels in the blood. [ 5 ] To elicit the sign, a blood pressure cuff is placed around the arm and inflated to a pressure greater than the systolic blood pressure and held in place for 3 minutes.
Left ventricular thrombus is a blood clot in the left ventricle of the heart. LVT is a common complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). [1] [2] Typically the clot is a mural thrombus, meaning it is on the wall of the ventricle. [3]
Small blood clots—say, dime- or nickel-sized on your heaviest flow days—may appear during menstruation and that’s not uncommon, especially if you feel fine otherwise and you’re not ...
Pump thrombosis (PT) is considered a specific case of a major device malfunction, and is classified as either suspected or confirmed pump thrombus. Typically, the device is an implanted blood pump such as a left ventricular assist device. The malfunction is a blockage in the flow of blood anywhere along a vessel (upstream or downstream) and it ...
Valproic acid has a black box warning for hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, and fetal abnormalities. [4] There is evidence that valproic acid may cause premature growth plate ossification in children and adolescents, resulting in decreased height. [40] [41] [42] Valproic acid can also cause mydriasis, a dilation of the pupils. [43]
The smaller vessel diameter allows less blood to flow and facilitates progression to a myocardial infarction. Leading risk factors for coronary thrombosis are high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and hypertension. [2] Symptoms of coronary thrombosis are not always evident at the start. Symptoms include chest ...
If large enough, the clot increases the load on the right side of the heart. The right ventricle must work harder to pump blood to the lungs. With back-up of blood, the right ventricle can begin to dilate. Right heart failure can ensue, leading to shock and death. [18] A PE is considered "massive" when it causes hypotension or shock.