LCD for Hospice - Determining Terminal Status (L25678)

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the fibrous sac around the heart, which can lead to cardiac tamponade and death. Uremic encephalopathy may present with memory loss, reduced concentration, fatigue, insomnia, psychosis, depression, stupor or coma and also has the potential to be fatal. Other neurological complications can be seen in CKD. ................
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