Pie
Pie (medical term)
Pie (/paɪ/), in the medical context, is not a reference to the popular dessert, but rather an acronym for Pulmonary Infection and Endocarditis. This term is used to describe a condition where a patient has both a pulmonary infection and endocarditis, an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart.
Etymology
The term "Pie" is an acronym derived from the initial letters of Pulmonary Infection and Endocarditis. The use of this term in the medical field is relatively recent, and it is primarily used in medical documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
Related Terms
- Pulmonary Infection: An infection that occurs in the lungs, often caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms can include cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
- Endocarditis: An inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, often caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and settling in the heart. Symptoms can include fever, chills, and fatigue.
- Bacteremia: The presence of bacteria in the blood, which can lead to serious infections like endocarditis.
- Septicemia: Also known as sepsis, this is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.
- Pneumonia: A type of pulmonary infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pie
- Wikipedia's article - Pie
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