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Nursing
December 2009
Vincent M. Vacca
On the Alert for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Progressive and ultimately fatal, pulmonary arterial hypertension is a disease of the pulmonary arterial vasculature with no known cause. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005
Karnani, Reisfield & Wilson
Evaluation of Chronic Dyspnea Chronic dyspnea is defined as dyspnea lasting more than one month. Information is presented on diagnosis, assessment and treatment for chronic dyspnea. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
May 1, 2001
Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension happens when the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs) becomes higher than normal. This puts strain on the right side of the heart. Pulmonary hypertension is a serious problem... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
December 1, 2004
Steven A. Dosh
Diagnosis of Heart Failure in Adults The evaluation of symptomatic patients with suspected heart failure is directed at confirming the diagnosis, determining the cause, identifying concomitant illnesses, establishing the severity of heart failure, and guiding therapy. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
August 15, 2001
Melissa H. Hunter
COPD: Management of Acute Exacerbations and Chronic Stable Disease Outpatient management of patients with stable COPD should be directed at improving quality of life by preventing acute exacerbations, relieving symptoms and slowing the progressive deterioration of lung function... mark for My Articles similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
May 2011
Chris Garvey
Best Practices in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, preventable, treatable, and often progressive disorder characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Satpathy et al.
Diagnosis and Management of Diastolic Dysfunction and Heart Failure With early diagnosis and proper management the prognosis of diastolic dysfunction is more favorable than that of systolic dysfunction. Distinguishing diastolic from systolic heart failure is essential because the optimal therapy for one may aggravate the other. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2003
Zoorob & Campbell
Acute Dyspnea in the Office Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a common problem in the outpatient primary care setting. Establishing a diagnosis can be challenging because dyspnea appears in multiple diagnostic categories. Underlying disorders range from the relatively simple to the more serious. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Edward Onusko
Diagnosing Secondary Hypertension Secondary hypertension is elevated blood pressure that results from an underlying, identifiable, often correctable cause. Only about 5 to 10 percent of hypertension cases are thought to result from secondary causes. The ABCDE mnemonic can be used to help determine a secondary cause of hypertension. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
Khalid Almoosa
Is Thrombolytic Therapy Effective for Pulmonary Embolism? No evidence from clinical trials proves that thrombolytic therapy reduces the recurrence rate of pulmonary embolism or affects mortality in hemodynamically stable patients... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Udobi et al.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Family physicians can play an essential role in the early recognition of ARDS and contribute to the multispecialty team required to manage this life-threatening condition. This article reviews the current understanding of the pathophysiology, management, and prognosis of ARDS. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Journal of Nursing
March 2012
Corbridge et al.
An Evidence-Based Approach to COPD: Part 1 This article, the first in a two-part series on COPD, outlines current guidelines and other evidence-based recommendations on diagnosing and managing stable COPD in the outpatient setting. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 1, 2005
Bidwell & Pachner
Hemoptysis: Diagnosis and Management Hemoptysis is the spitting of blood that originated in the lungs or bronchial tubes. The patient's history should help determine the amount of blood and differentiate between hemoptysis, pseudohemoptysis, and hematemesis. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 1, 2004
Gutierrez & Blanchard
Diastolic Heart Failure: Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment The outcomes of ongoing clinical trials may provide much-needed information about diastolic heart failure to move from intuitive treatment to therapy based on evidence that matters: decreased morbidity and mortality and improved quality of life. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
February 15, 2006
Dewar & Curry
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Diagnostic Considerations Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by the gradual progression of irreversible airflow obstruction and increased inflammation in the airways and lung parenchyma that is generally distinguishable from the inflammation caused by asthma. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Michael P. Mortelliti
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome is the clinical manifestation of severe, acute lung injury. It is characterized by the acute onset of diffuse, bilateral pulmonary infiltrates secondary to noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, refractory hypoxia, and decreased lung compliance... mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
August 2008
Bill Pruitt
Loosening the Bonds of Restrictive Lung Disease Find out about restrictive lung disease and how to help your patient. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
April 2011
Smith & Tasota
Smoking Out the Dangers of COPD An overview of the guidelines for preventing, diagnosing, and treating COPD. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Mitchell S. King
Preoperative Evaluation The purpose of a preoperative evaluation is not to "clear" patients for elective surgery, but rather to evaluate and, if necessary, implement measures to prepare higher risk patients for surgery... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
May 1, 2006
Luma & Spiotta
Hypertension in Children and Adolescents The prevalence and rate of diagnosis of hypertension in children and adolescents appear to be increasing. Most childhood hypertension, particularly in preadolescents, is secondary to an underlying disorder. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Mark A. Van Kooy
Postobstructive Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema is a potentially life-threatening complication of acute airway obstruction. It develops rapidly, without warning, in persons who are otherwise well. Two forms of postobstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) have been identified... mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
November 2011
Lawson & Pruitt
Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
October 2009
John J. Gallagher
Taking aim at ARDS Among many complications that threaten a critically ill patient is a potentially fatal syndrome of lung inflammation and injury: acute respiratory distress syndrome. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
April 2009
Pruitt & Lawson
What You Need to Know About Venous Thromboembolism Do you know how to recognize and respond to this potentially life-threatening emergency? mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 15, 2000
Anne D. Walling, M.D.
Family Practice International Notes from international family physicians' journals: Traumatic Coronary Artery Damage... Morton's Neuroma... Diagnosing Acute Dyspnea... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 15, 2006
Mehta et al.
Opportunities to Improve Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease Family physicians play a crucial role in instituting evidence-based preventive sickle cell care strategies, initiating timely treatment of acute illness, recognizing life-threatening episodes, and providing a medical home for multidisciplinary management. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001
NHBPEP Report on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Summary for Family Physicians mark for My Articles similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
September 2010
Sarah E. Gay
An inside view of Venous Thromboembolism As the U.S. population ages, the medical and economic impact of VTE is expected to increase. The nurse practitioner plays a key role in providing prevention and intervention. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
September 2009
Laura LaRue
Sarcoidosis: A Granular View The NP integrates detailed history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing into determining the treatment plan for sarcoidosis. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
March 2009
Kate J. Morse
Focusing on the Surgical Patient with Cardiac Problems Learn about the latest guidelines for assessing cardiac risk and protecting his heart during noncardiac surgery. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
August 1, 2002
Mark W. Niedfeldt
Managing Hypertension in Athletes and Physically Active Patients Athletes and other physically active patients should be screened for hypertension and given appropriate therapy if needed. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
November 15, 2005
William E. Cayley
Diagnosing the Cause of Chest Pain Distinguishing between serious and benign causes of chest pain is imperative, and diagnostic and prognostic questions are important in making this determination. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 15, 2004
Wu & Schiff
Sarcoidosis This systemic granulomatous disease of unknown cause predominately affects young and middle-aged adults. Diagnosis is based on clinicoradiologic findings plus histologic evidence of noncaseating epithelioid granulomas, and exclusion of other granulomatous diseases. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004
Mark H. Ebell
Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Part I How can the history and physical examination help physicians diagnose pulmonary embolism? mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002
Kurowski & Ostapchuk
Overview of Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is an endemic infection in most of the United States and can be found worldwide. This article presents the manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of histoplasmosis, beginning with the case of an immunocompetent child who developed disseminated disease. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 15, 2004
Ramzi & Leeper
DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Diagnosis The incidence of venous thromboembolic diseases is increasing as the U.S. population ages. Evidence-based algorithms help guide the diagnosis of these diseases. mark for My Articles similar articles
Managed Care
March 2006
Thomas Morrow
Sharp Strategy Needed with New Treatment Options for PAH As another treatment for pulmonary hypertension nears approval, insurers should adopt a stepped-care approach. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004
Barreiro & Perillo
An Approach to Interpreting Spirometry Spirometry is a powerful tool that can be used to detect, follow, and manage patients with lung disorders. Technology advancements have made spirometry much more reliable and relatively simple to incorporate into a routine office visit. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003
Marchiando & Elston
Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Clinical Utility in the Family Practice Setting Discriminate use of this technology in specific clinical circumstances assists in identifying patients at risk for hypertension and may result in improved outcomes in a subset of patients. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005
Dickerson & Gibson
Management of Hypertension in Older Persons Antihypertensive therapy has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in older patients with elevated systolic or diastolic blood pressures. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002
Konzem et al.
Controlling Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are common diseases in the United States. Patients with diabetes have a much higher rate of hypertension than would be expected in the general population. Regardless of the antihypertensive agent used, a reduction in blood pressure helps to prevent diabetic complications. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 1, 2003
Magill et al.
New Developments in the Management of Hypertension Advances in the management of hypertension have refined our understanding of systolic blood pressure, nutrition, medication selection, and hypertension in special populations. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 1, 2007
O'Reilly et al.
Asbestos-Related Lung Disease The inhalation of asbestos fibers may lead to a number of respiratory diseases. Although exposure is now regulated, patients continue to present with these diseases because of the long latent period between exposure and clinical disease. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002
Graziano & Tempest
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: A Zebra Worth Knowing Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe cardiopulmonary illness most often caused by the Sin Nombre virus, which is transmitted to humans by inhalation of aerosolized particles of rodent excreta or direct rodent contact. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
August 2010
Bartley & Shiflett
Handle older trauma patients with care Your comprehensive understanding of how age-related changes can affect outcomes during and after trauma will help your patients recover to the fullest extent possible. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 15, 2006
Virji & Murr
Caring for Patients After Bariatric Surgery Pulmonary emboli, anastomotic leaks, and respiratory failure account for 80% of all deaths 30 days after bariatric surgery; therefore, appropriate prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism and awareness of the symptoms of common complications are important. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002
Robert H. Shackelford
Diary from a Week in Practice Beware the "quiet child!"... It is important for every patient to feel comfortable with their health care professional and to have the choice of who they see... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
Outside
March 2003
Tim Sohn
The Pulse Researchers are using Viagra to alleviate pulmonary hypertension, a factor in high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), the lethal condition in which the lungs fill with fluid as a result of lower oxygen levels at higher elevations. mark for My Articles similar articles
BusinessWeek
October 17, 2005
Gene G. Marcial
Encysive Is Breathing Easy Among biotechs favored by Mark Monane of investment firm Needham is Encysive Pharmaceuticals. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
September 1, 2003
Mike Davison
Do You Have High Blood Pressure? With approximately 58 million -- or one in four -- American adults suffering from high blood pressure, how do you know for certain if you are at risk? Arm yourself with the facts and find out. mark for My Articles similar articles