Class I
No angina with ordinary physical activity (e.g., walking, climbing stairs). Angina with strenuous or prolonged exertion.
Class II
Early-onset limitation of ordinary activity (e.g., walking rapidly or walking >2 blocks; climbing stairs rapidly or climbing >1 flight); angina may be worse after meals, in cold temperatures, or with emotional stress.
Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron drop too low to support normal red blood cell (RBC) production. Inadequate dietary iron, impaired iron absorption, bleeding, or loss of body iron in the urine may be the cause.
The diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) requires
A. the presence of:
(A:1) evidence of lower motor neuron (LMN) degeneration by clinical, electrophysiological or neuropathologic examination,
(A:2) evidence of upper motor neuron (UMN) degeneration by clinical examination, and
(A:3) progressive spread of symptoms or signs within a region or to other regions, as determined by history or examination, together with
Continue reading “El Escorial Criteria for the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)”
The clinical diagnosis of amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity (APT) requires two or more of the following criteria:
Continue reading “Diagnostic Criteria for Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity (APT)”
NINDS-ADRDA Diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Probable AD: A plus one or more supportive features B, C, D, or E
Core diagnostic criteria Continue reading “Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)”
Definition of ALTE
By definition, an ALTE refers to a sudden event, often characterized by apnea or other abrupt changes in the child’s behavior. Symptoms of an ALTE include one or more of the following: apnea, change in color or muscle tone, coughing, or gagging.
Continue reading “Definition and Causes of Apparent Life-Threatening Events (ALTE)”
A maladaptive pattern of alcohol use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three or more of the following seven criteria, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:
Continue reading “DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Alcohol Dependence”
Alcohol abuse, also called alcohol misuse is a serious problem. It is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. It interferes with your daily life. Continue reading “DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Alcohol Abuse”
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. Continue reading “DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Agoraphobia”
MedicalCRITERIA advertising plans.
We can provide you with a cost effective solution to your internet advertising requirements.
“Any one who owns or plans to own a small business should consider having an Internet presence. A web site is a very powerful and inexpensive marketing and advertising tool and a great way to expand your business into other areas.”
Actually own plans are:
Copyright by MedicalCriteria.com
