Evaluation of Subacute and Chronic Cough
Evaluation of Subacute and Chronic Cough Cough is one of the most common symptoms that patients bring to the attention of primary care clinicians. Cough can be designated as acute…
Evaluation of Chronic Dyspnea
Evaluation of Chronic Dyspnea Dyspnea is the subjective sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing. Patients commonly complain of “shortness of breath” to describe their respiratory difficulty. Acute dyspnea is most…
Evaluation and Prevention of Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease
Evaluation and Prevention of Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease L. Christine Oliver Occupational lung disease is among the 10 leading causes of work-related illness in the United States. Toxic environmental…
Tuberculosis Screening and Prophylaxis
Tuberculosis Screening and Prophylaxis Benjamin Davis An estimated 7% of the US population has evidence of tuberculosis (TB) infection; most are asymptomatic, discovered largely by screening. The epidemiology of TB…
Screening for Lung Cancer
Screening for Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the most common fatal malignancy in the United States. Each year, it claims the lives of over 160,000 persons in the United States,…
Noninvasive Studies for Detection of Coronary Disease
Noninvasive Studies for Detection of Coronary Disease The importance of diagnosing coronary heart disease (CHD) is underscored by its prevalence and serious consequences, as well as the availability of therapies…
Management of Peripheral Venous Disease
Management of Peripheral Venous Disease Nancy L. Cantelmo The scope and prevalence of venous disease in ambulatory practice are considerable, ranging from superficial telangiectasias of cosmetic concern to deep vein…
Approach to the Patient with a Lipid Disorder
Approach to the Patient with a Lipid Disorder Treatment of hypercholesterolemia reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, improving quality of life and extending life expectancy. The ability to slow atherosclerosis and…
Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease David C. Brewster During the last decade, the treatment of peripheral arterial insufficiency (PAD) has undergone substantial change and improvements. Plaque regression has now been…
Management of Valvular Heart Disease
Management of Valvular Heart Disease Richard R. Liberthson Ignacio Inglessis As a result of increased physician awareness and improvements in noninvasive diagnostic techniques, the diagnosis of valvular heart disease is…
