Chapter 116 Cardiac Diagnostic Testing Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease Susan Sanner Since the advent of coronary artery disease (CAD) as a diagnosis, numerous ways for the proper assessment…
Chapter 110 Pleural Effusions and Pleurisy Patricia Polgar-Bailey Pleural Effusions Definition and Epidemiology A pleural effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid within the pleural space. The pleura, a serous,…
Chapter 102 Acute Bronchitis Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Acute bronchitis is an acute and self-limited inflammation of the trachea and major bronchi, generally characterized by cough lasting 1 to…
Chapter 42 Acne Vulgaris Theresa A. Bedford Definition and Epidemiology Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatologic disorder in the United States. Although first observed in the pediatric age group,…
Chapter 94 Tumors and Polyps of the Nose Emily Karwacki Sheff, Jason Lucey, Patricia A. Reidy, Catherine M. Franklinh, Daniel E. Kane, Kerry A. Decker, Margaret Ann Mahoney, Patrice K….
Chapter 95 Dental Abscess Erin A. Lyden Definition and Epidemiology The term dental abscess is used to describe any abscess found in the tissues around the tooth. The most common…
