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PMI: point of maximal impulse or apical beat point of maximal intensity PML: polyoma virus progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy PMP: Pseudomyxoma peritonei: PMN: polymorphonuclear leukocytes, that is, neutrophils PMR: percutaneous myocardial revascularization polymyalgia rheumatica proportionate mortality rate PM&R: physical medicine and ...
Post-mortem phenomena to estimate the time of death. The post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time that has elapsed since an individual's death. [1] When the time of death is not known, the interval may be estimated, and so an approximate time of death established. Postmortem interval estimations can range from hours, to days or even years ...
Your pulse is the vibration of blood as your heart pumps it through your arteries. You can feel your pulse by placing your fingers over a large artery that lies close to your skin. The apical ...
Apex beat. The apex beat (lat. ictus cordis), also called the apical impulse, [1] is the pulse felt at the point of maximum impulse (PMI), which is the point on the precordium farthest outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt. The cardiac impulse is the vibration resulting from ...
R for rest -- but not too much. You should move around as soon as you feel up to it. I for ice as soon as possible after your injury. C for compress -- pressure -- with an elastic wrap or bandage ...
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a rare and serious brain infection that affects people who have very weak immune systems. It can be fatal or cause permanent brain and nerve damage. B ...
sudden, unintentional weight loss. anemia. depression. low-grade fever. limited range of motion. The symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica develop quickly, usually over several days. In some cases ...
loss of language skills. facial drooping. personality changes. memory problems and mental slowness. Symptoms can progress rapidly to include complications such as dementia, seizures, or coma. PML ...