Major depression
98 Major depression Overview/pathophysiology Major depression is one of the mood disorders, a category of disorders characterized by profound sadness or apathy, irritability, or elation. These disorders rank among the…
Dementia—alzheimer’s type
97 Dementia—alzheimer’s type Overview/pathophysiology Dementia is a chronic cognitive disorder that is part of a category of psychiatric disorders classified as Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic and other Cognitive Disorders. Delirium…
Preterm labor
93 Preterm labor Overview/pathophysiology Preterm labor (PTL) is the onset of labor before 37 wk gestation. A preterm birth occurs before the completion of 37 wk of pregnancy. A preterm…
Preterm premature rupture of membranes
94 Preterm premature rupture of membranes Pathophysiology When membranes rupture before the onset of labor it is called premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is…
Preeclampsia
92 Preeclampsia Overview/pathophysiology Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the most frequently reported medical complications of pregnancy. Classification terminology has been confusing and nonuniform. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)…
Bleeding in pregnancy
88 Bleeding in pregnancy Overview/pathophysiology Hemorrhage during pregnancy continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Although at times it may be minor, bleeding can be life threatening…
Diabetes in pregnancy
89 Diabetes in pregnancy Overview/pathophysiology According to the National Diabetes Data Group Classification, there are four types of diabetes (ADA, 2006). They are type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), called insulin-dependent…
Hyperemesis gravidarum
90 Hyperemesis gravidarum Overview/pathophysiology Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of unknown cause in the first trimester of pregnancy. Although mildly or moderately distressing, they do not cause metabolic imbalance….
Postpartum wound infection
91 Postpartum wound infection Overview/pathophysiology Wound infection is one of the postpartum (puerperal) infections that women may develop after childbirth. The infection rate for patients with a cesarean is 5%-15%,…
