F Intracranial hypertension Definition and etiology Intracranial hypertension occurs with a sustained increase in ICP above 15 to 20 mmHg. Intracranial hypertension develops with expanding tissue or fluid mass, interference…
E Hydrocephalus Definition Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of CSF resulting either from an excessive production or from decreased absorption that leads to an increase in pressure in the ventricles…
D Guillain-barré syndrome Definition Guillain-Barré syndrome refers to acquired inflammatory peripheral neuropathies that are characterized by: (1) acute onset, (2) elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels with low CSF cell…
C Cerebrovascular disease Definition Cerebral vascular disorders are characterized by sudden neurologic deficits resulting from ischemia or hemorrhagic events. Cerebrovascular disease is any of a group of disorders that affects…
B Autonomic hyperreflexia and dysautonomia Definition Autonomic dysreflexia (or autonomic hyperreflexia) is a disorder that appears after resolution of spinal shock. Incidence and prevalence The incidence and prevalence depend on…
A Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Definition Dementia is the clinical syndrome characterized by acquired persistent impairment of cognitive and emotional abilities severe enough to interfere with daily functioning and quality…
G Peripheral vascular disease Definition Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is an inflammatory disease of the peripheral vasculature. As the lumen of the vessel decreases in diameter, increases in resistance to…
DBP, Diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure;. From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on…
A Cardiomyopathy Definition Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the myocardium that are characterized by myocardial dysfunction. They ultimately affect contractile function, and life-threatening congestive heart failure (CHF) is common to all…
B Coronary artery disease Definition Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a complex disease state that involves narrowing of the coronary arteries. Incidence Coronary heart disease caused about one of every…
