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- Physical examination in dyspnea (December 2017)
Errors occurred in Shellenberger RA, Balakrishnan B, Avula S, Ebel A, Shaik S. Diagnostic value of the physical examination in patients with dyspnea. Cleve Clin J Med 2017; 84(12):943–950.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasonography basics
Ultrasonography is emerging as a core method to evaluate musculoskeletal problems.
- Update on VTE, Supplement 3 December 2017
Errors occurred in: Bartholomew JR. Update on the management of venous thromboembolism. Cleve Clin J Med 2017; 84(suppl 3): 39–46.
- Primary care management of chronic pelvic pain in women
While referral may eventually be indicated, primary care doctors can take steps to diagnose and manage the condition.
- Acute cardiorenal syndrome: Mechanisms and clinical implications
Volume overload is central to its pathogenesis, and accurate assessment of volume status is critical.
- Which test for CAD should be used in patients with left bundle branch block?
CT angiography is the fi rst-line test in those under 65; for older patients there are SPECT and dobutamine echocardiography.
- Alzheimer dementia: Starting, stopping drug therapy
It is reasonable to consider discontinuing therapy when a patient has progressed to advanced dementia.
- Hypertension in older adults: What is the target blood pressure?
Goal: systolic pressure below 130 mm Hg if the patient can take multiple medications and be followed closely.
- Primary livedo reticularis of the abdomen
Livedo reticularis can be the manifestation of a wide range of conditions—or not.
- Hemodynamically, the kidney is at the heart of cardiorenal syndrome
In heart failure, the heart and the kidneys share a rocky relationship.