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Hemodiàlisi

hemodiàlisi Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 08.05.2018, 13:11
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

People with obsessive compulsive disorder have persistent and recurring thoughts which are generally unpleasant, known as obsessions.

These thoughts lead people to carry out repetitive actions or rituals which help them cope with the obsession. These are known as compulsions. Examples of compulsions would be: excessive hand washing, religious behaviour (such as saying a prayer exactly 15 times to stop something bad happening), counting and checking things (e.g. making sure the door is closed, the gas is off, etc.).

Trastorn Obsessiu Compulsiu (TOC)
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 13:01
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Legionnaire's disease

Legionnaire's disease is a disease caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila, that lives in contaminated water circuits such as water pipes, water tanks or reservoirs, cooling towers, swimming pools and jacuzzis.

It is contracted through the inhalation of contaminated water droplets, whether physically in the water or merely close by, due to the fact that it can spread from the water to the surrounding environment.

It normally causes a respiratory infection similar to pneumonia which if not diagnosed and treated early can be serious and life-threatening.

Legionelosis Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 31.01.2022, 14:22
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Infectius endocarditis

Infectious endocarditis involves the presence of a microbial infection in the endocardial surface (internal surface of the heart). It is the most frequent cardiovascular infection and it is very important because of its potential severity and its different forms of presentation.

Infectious endocarditis mainly affects cardiac valves, whether natural or artificial, although sometimes it can occur in other structures of the heart.

It is classified according to the time the infection has been established (days, weeks or months) and according to the bacteria or microorganism (yeast, fungus) that causes it.

endocarditis aguda Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 31.01.2022, 14:08
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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in the male population. This is the most frequent malign tumour in the male urogenital system and the second cause of death from cancer in men after lung cancer, with a mortality rate of 12%.

Càncer de próstata Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 13:23
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Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that originates due to an abnormal proliferation of plasma cells (one type of leukocyte, the body’s defence). These plasma cells can cause bone lesions, growing profusely and causing anaemia. At the same time, they are able to produce immunoglobulins. These are proteins that, in excess, can affect the kidneys and increase the risk of infection.

Multiple myeloma is a type of bone marrow cancer that comes about due to the proliferation of clonal plasma cells and the abnormal production of immunoglobulins (Ig), which are a component of the immune system and can be found in blood and/or urine.

Mieloma Múltiple Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 12:54
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Highly lethal suicide attempts

Suicide is a common cause of death. Every year, around one million people across the world die of suicide. It remains the biggest external cause of death in our country (Spanish National Institute of Statistics - INE, 2017). It is estimated that suicide attempts (SA) are 10-20 times more common than suicide. Within a broad spectrum of suicidal behaviour, we find highly lethal SAs (those which are closest to suicide).

Medically serious suicide attempts (MSSA) or highly lethal suicide attempts (SA) are characterised by the fact that they present a serious organ compromise, regardless of their psychiatric severity.

MSSAs, in the broad spectrum of suicide attempts, are the closest to consummate suicide, being two populations with overlapping characteristics. MSSAs also have greater risk of death by suicide compared to low lethality suicide attempts.

Intents de suïcidi d'alta letalitat a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 31.01.2022, 13:44
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Venous thromboembolic disease

Venous thromboembolic disease refers to the process characterised by the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) in the deep vein system that can grow or fragment, interrupting the normal circulation of blood and causing various alterations. 

The main manifestations of thromboembolic disease are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. DVT occurs when a thrombus or blood clot forms inside a deep vein, usually in the legs (although it can also occur in the arms, abdomen, ilium, vena cavas, etc.), obstructing normal blood circulation in these veins. 

Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 15:39
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Asthma

Asthma is a disorder of the passage of air through the respiratory tract, particularly in small-calibre bronchial tubes. It causes difficulty breathing and the patient feels like they are drowning and must increase their effort in an attempt to breathe better.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that results in variable airflow obstruction. It often changes throughout the day (it can get worse at night) and improves with treatment and then reappears later.

The illness is basically caused by an inflammatory mechanism.

Asma Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 31.01.2022, 11:28
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Inherited Heart Disease

The Inherited Heart Disease Unit is basically devoted to providing care. We have a team of two cardiologists, three interns and two nurses, one full-time and one part-time. This Unit addresses all myocardiopathies in general, and inherited cases in particular.

Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 14.02.2020, 11:58
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