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GTNGlyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is a medication used in the prophylaxis and treatment of angina and the management of anal fissures, amongst other indications. | ||
GUMGenitourinary medicine (GUM) involves the investigation and management of STIs and HIV. | ||
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HAIHealthcare-associated infection (HAI) is an infection acquired in the hospital or other healthcare setting. Examples include catheter-associated infections and HAP. | ||
HAPHospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is an example of a nosocomial infection. HAP is a new pneumonia arising two or more days after admission to hospital. NICE Guideline (NG139) - Pneumonia (hospital-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing | ||
HDUThe high-dependency unit (HDU) offers a level of care (Level 2) between ward-level (Level 1) and ICU-level (Level 3). A HDU is for "patients needing single organ support (excluding mechanical ventilation) such as renal haemofiltration or ionotropes and invasive BP monitoring. They are staffed with one nurse to two patients." (reference). | ||
HFpEFHFpEF is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. NICE CKS - Heart failure: chronic BMJ Best Practice - Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction | ||
HHTHereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler–Weber–Rendu syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder that leads to abnormal blood vessel formation:
The most common problem is nosebleeds (epistaxis), acute GI blood loss, and chronic GI blood loss, leading to IDA. Management may include iron supplementation, blood transfusion, laser treatment for telangiectasia and embolisation or surgery for AVMs. | ||
HIVHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) damages cells in the immune system. Once acquired, HIV persists for life. There is no cure, but antiretroviral drugs can control infection and stop transmission to others. HIV can be transmitted in a number of ways, all of which are preventable. HIV can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). | ||
HPAThe hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is a hormone-based system that regulates the body’s reaction to stress. | ||