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Results 1 - 10 of 255 for Brain death
  1. Cerebral hypoxia 
    ... unconscious, the higher the risk for death or brain death, and the lower the chances of recovery. ... Greer DM, Bernat JL. Coma, vegetative state, and brain death. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001435.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Brain herniation 
    ... flow. This can rapidly lead to death or brain death. ... Complications may include: Brain death Permanent and significant neurologic problems
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001421.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hypopituitarism 
    ... the brain and the tissues that support the brain Death of an area of tissue in the pituitary gland ( pituitary apoplexy ) Radiation therapy to the brain Stroke (rare) Subarachnoid hemorrhage (from a burst aneurysm) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000343.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Heart transplant - series (image) 
    ... is obtained from a donor who has suffered brain death but remains on life-support. The healthy heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100086_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hypothalamic tumor 
    Complications of brain surgery may include: Bleeding Brain damage Death (rarely) Infection Seizures can result from the tumor or from any surgical procedure on the brain. Hydrocephalus can occur with some tumors and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001211.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion 
    ... can lead to: Decreased consciousness, hallucinations or coma Brain herniation Death
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000314.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pellagra 
    ... can result in nerve damage, particularly in the brain and death. Skin sores may become infected.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Low blood sodium 
    ... can lead to: Decreased consciousness, hallucinations or coma Brain herniation Death
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000394.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Meningitis - cryptococcal 
    ... or vision loss Hydrocephalus (excessive CSF in the brain) Seizures Death Amphotericin B can have side effects such as: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000642.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Vitamin K deficiency bleeding of the newborn 
    ... Bleeding inside the skull (intracranial hemorrhage), with possible brain damage Death
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007320.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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