MEDICAL PRACTICE
Fundamentals of Medical Practice is a comprehensive introduction to the core
principles and concepts that underlie the practice of medicine. It covers the
essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to become a competent and
compassionate healthcare professional.
BLOOD DISTURBANCES
Blood disturbances:
Refer to any abnormalities or disorders affecting the blood or
blood-forming organs. These disturbances can affect the:
Blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets)
Blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries)
Blood clotting mechanisms
Blood proteins and enzymes
DISTURBANCES IN BLOOD
FLOW
Disturbances in blood flow refer to abnormalities in
the circulation of blood through the body.
These disturbances can affect the:
1. Velocity (speed) of blood flow
2. Volume of blood flow
3. Direction of blood flow
4. Pressure of blood flow
TYPESDISTURBANCESINBLOODFLOW
Arterial insufficiency (reduced blood flow to
organs/tissues)
Venous insufficiency (reduced blood flow back to
the heart)
Thrombosis (blood clot formation)
Embolism (blood clot or debris blockage)
Vasospasm (blood vessel constriction)
Atherosclerosis (blood vessel narrowing)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Shock (inadequate blood flow to organs/tissues)