Coronary Artery Disease Quiz Coronary Artery Disease Quiz 1. What is the main cause of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? a) Bacterial infection b) Viral infection c) Atherosclerosis d) Autoimmune disorder 2. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for CAD? a) Hypertension b) Obesity c) Regular exercise d) Diabetes 3. What are the typical symptoms of CAD? a) Fever and cough b) Chest pain and discomfort c) Nausea and vomiting d) Dizziness and headache 4. How is CAD diagnosed? ...
'WEIGHT GAIN' Differential Diagnosis
In most cases, weight gain is not pathological. With the exception of pregnancy the conditions listed below account for less than 1% of patients presenting with weight gain.
CAUSES
Pregnancy
Increased fat
- Cushing's syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Hypothalamic disease
Increased fluid
- Cardiac failure
- Renal failure-nephrotic syndrome
- Ascites
- Lymphatic obstruction
Increased muscle
- Growth hormone
- Androgenic steroids
- Athletes, e.g. weightlifters
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