Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs cardiac perfusion.
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Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris)
Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome usually characterized by episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest.
Tracheoesophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia refers to a congenitally interrupted esophagus.
Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome is caused by the absence of one set of genes from the short arm of one X chromosome.
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
Congenital clubfoot or clubfoot is a deformity in which the entire foot is inverted, the heel is drawn up, and the forefoot is adducted.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron drop too low to support normal red blood cell (RBC) production.
Enterobiasis
Enterobiasis (also called pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm infection) is a benign intestinal disease caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis. It is the most prevalent helminthic infection in the United States.
Gastroesophageal Reflux
In pediatric gastroesophageal reflux, immaturity of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function is manifested by frequent transient lower esophageal relaxations (tLESRs), which result in the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the esophagus.
Strabismus
Strabismus is the inward deviation of the eyes noted before the patient reaches age 6 months. It is associated with maldevelopment of stereopsis, motion processing, and eye movements.
Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy)
A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.