Admission to graduate programs is competitive. Selection criteria differ by program and are established by departmental faculty. Applicants are evaluated on the strength of their academic background, results of standardized exams (if required by the program), work experience, and any additional evidence of potential success in the program.
Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. As a consequence, the cardiac muscle is forced to work harder than normal.
Severe sepsis is a medical crisis where a patient's entire body experiences inflammation in response to an underlying infection. The term âsevere sepsisâ is a bit misleading, as it suggests there are less dangerous forms of this condition when in fact all stages of sepsis are dangerous. patient in severe sepsis is considered in critical condition as a result of the damage caused by the inflammation. The patient may not be able to breathe independently and could have a medical problem like increased pressure inside the skull caused by swelling.