condition or even to a product (e.g., pills) Since it is known that there is some form of a Patient had a medical Ill-defined disorder medical disorder, LLT problem of unclear type defined disorder can be selected Combination Terms A combination term in MedDRA is a single medical concept combined with additional medical wording that provides important information on pathophysiology or aetiology. A combination term is an internationally recognised, distinct and robust medical concept as illustrated in the examples below. Example MedDRA Combination Terms PT Diabetic retinopathy PT Hypertensive cardiomegaly PT Eosinophilic pneumonia A combination term may be selected for certain reported ARs/AEs (e.g., a condition “due to” another condition), keeping the following points in mind (Note: medical judgment should be applied): Diagnosis and sign/symptom If a diagnosis and its characteristic or symptoms are reported, select a term for the diagnosis (see Section 3.1). A MedDRA combination term is not needed in this instance. Example Reported LLT Selected pain due to myocardial infarction Myocardial infarction One reported condition is more specific than the other If two conditions are reported in combination, and one is more specific than the other, select a term for the more specific condition.
condition or even to a product (e.g., pills) Patient had a medical problem of unclear type Ill-defined disorder Since it is known that there is some form of a medical disorder, LLT disorder can be selected Combination Terms A combination term in MedDRA is a single medical concept combined with additional medical wording that provides important information on pathophysiology or aetiology. A combination term is an internationally recognised, distinct and robust medical concept as illustrated in the examples below. Example MedDRA Combination Terms PT Diabetic retinopathy PT Hypertensive cardiomegaly PT Eosinophilic pneumonia A combination term may be selected for certain reported ARs/AEs (e.g., a condition “due to” another condition), keeping the following points in mind (Note: medical judgment should be applied): Diagnosis and sign/symptom If a diagnosis and its characteristic or symptoms are reported, select a term for the diagnosis (see Section 3.1). A MedDRA combination term is not needed in this instance. Example Reported LLT Selected pain due to myocardial infarction Myocardial infarction One reported condition is more specific than the other If two conditions are reported in combination, and one is more specific than the other, select a term for the more specific condition. defined
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