Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by gallstones. Chronic pancreatitis develops gradually due to repeated damage, commonly linked to alcohol use and genetic ...

Acute pericarditis is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the pericardium, the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart. “Acute” means the condition develops quickly or suddenly. The ...

A new guideline for acute pulmonary embolism developed by 10 major specialty societies introduces a novel PE clinical ...

This kind of blood clot in the leg can lead to a fatal pulmonary embolism. Anticoagulant medications and compression stockings can help prevent acute thrombosis and prevent complications. As a blood ...

Acute Kidney Injury has multiple causes and no single test, making early detection difficult; dehydration, infections, and ...

Acute pain is sharp, sudden, and short-lived discomfort. It typically lasts only a brief time. Though it may not be serious, it could point to an underlying problem in some cases. Acute pain comes on ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

Acute pancreatitis was associated with increased long-term mortality, particularly among patients with non–gallstone-related pancreatitis and severe acute pancreatitis. The increased mortality rate ...

Credit: Getty Images. Although the clinical presentation of acute pancreatitis may vary, the most common symptom occurring in 95% of cases is deep epigastric pain that radiates to the back.

University of Utah Health’s ten inpatient acute care units provide a variety of care in a medical/surgical setting for adult patients. These are fast-paced nursing units that promote and support the ...