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Definition

Asymptomatic means there are no symptoms. You are considered asymptomatic if you:

  • Have recovered from an illness or condition and no longer have symptoms
  • Have an illness or condition (such as early stage high blood pressure or glaucoma) but do not have symptoms of it

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Asymptomatic conditions
An illness or condition that is present without any recognizable symptoms is regarded as an asymptomatic condition.

References

National Cancer Institute website. NCI dictionary of cancer terms. www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/asymptomatic?redirect=true. Accessed October 10, 2020.

Last reviewed October 10, 2020 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team..

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Clinical Trials: Asymptomatic

UF Health research scientists make medicine better every day. They discover new ways to help people by running clinical trials. When you join a clinical trial, you can get advanced medical care. Sometimes years before it's available everywhere. You can also help make medicine better for everyone else. If you'd like to learn more about clinical trials, visit our clinical trials page. Or click one of the links below:

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

We aim to determine whether cognitive impairment attributable to cerebral hemodynamic impairment in patients with high-grade asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis is reversible with restoration of flow. To accomplish this aim CREST-H will add on to…

Investigator
Anna Y Khanna
Status
Accepting Candidates
Ages
35 Years - 86 Years
Sexes
All

News and Patient Stories: Asymptomatic

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Almost everyone has heard of a hernia, but few understand its potential risks. Over five million people in the United States will suffer from a hernia, yet…

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