Term: Acute Conditions

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Medical conditions characterized by severe symptoms and a short time frame.

Related concepts 

• Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) / Myocardial Infarction (MI) - Definition, Rates and Post-AMI Management
• Level of Care (LOC) - In Hospital

Related terms 

• Acuity
• Acute Disease
• Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
• Adjusted Clinical Group ® (ACG®) Case-Mix System