Acute Conditions
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- Stroke Sudden loss of brain function from ischemia or hemorrhage in the cerebral circulation.
- Infarct Tissue death from prolonged ischemia — myocardial infarct involves the heart.
- Diabetes Chronic hyperglycemia from insufficient insulin action or production.
- Pneumonia Lung infection that fills alveoli with fluid or pus, impairing gas exchange.
- Embolism A clot, fat, or air that travels and blocks a blood vessel.
- Fracture A break in the continuity of bone.
- Paralysis Loss of voluntary muscle movement.