DISEASES AND DISORDERS


Sepsis (Blood Infection)



 
 

Sepsis - Blood Infection:

INTRODUCTION

Causes

Symptoms

Treatment


Diseases and Disorders:

INTRODUCTION

Anemia

Angina Pectoris

Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Dissection

Aortic Valve Insufficiency

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Arteriosclerosis - Hardening of the Arteries

Arthritis

Atrial Ectopic Beats

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Septal Defect

Cocaine Abuse

Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary Heart Disease

Dementia Medication

Diabetes

Heart and Lung Transplant

Heart Attack

Heart Rhythm Disorders

Heartburn

Hiatal Hernia

High Blood Pressure

High Cholesterol

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Phlebitis

Raynaud Phenomenon

Renal Cell Cancer

Subungual Hematoma

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Tetralogy of Fallot

Varicose Veins

Venous Insufficiency

Ventricular Aneurysm

Ventricular Ectopic Beats

Ventricular Septal Defect

Ventricular Tachycardia

Vesicoureteral Reflux

 
 


Sepsis Causes - Blood Infection Causes

Many different microbes can cause sepsis. Although bacteria are most commonly the cause, viruses and fungi can also cause sepsis. Infections in the lungs (pneumonia), bladder and kidneys (urinary tract infections), skin (cellulitis), abdomen (such as appendicitis), and other organs (such as meningitis) can spread and lead to sepsis. Infections that develop after surgery can also lead to sepsis.



Who is at risk?

Very young people and elderly people

Anyone who has had a transplant

People who are being treated with chemotherapy drugs or radiation

People with long-standing diabetes, AIDS, or cirrhosis

Someone who has very large burns or severe injuries

People with infections such as the following:

Pneumonia

Meningitis

Cellulitis

Urinary tract infection

Ruptured appendix

 

 



 

Circulatory System


Circulatory System, or cardiovascular system, in humans, the combined function of the heart, blood, and blood vessels to transport oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues throughout the body and carry away waste products. Among its vital functions, the circulatory system increases the flow of blood to meet increased energy demands during exercise and regulates body temperature.

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