The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 10 The Cardiovascular Exam Salvatore Mangione, MD “Just when the lamps were lit, a messenger came and brought me to the Emperor as he had bidden. Three doctors had…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
Heart Murmurs
Chapter 12 Heart Murmurs Salvatore Mangione, MD “That the stethoscope will come in general use notwithstanding its value I am extremely doubtful, because its beneficial application requires much time and…
General Appearance, Facies, and Body Habitus
Chapter 1 General Appearance, Facies, and Body Habitus Salvatore Mangione, MD “I knew you came from Afghanistan. From long habit, the train of thought ran so swiftly through my mind…
The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 21 The Musculoskeletal System Salvatore Mangione, MD “As to my health, thanks be to God, as long as I sit still I am without any pain, but if I…
The Neurologic System
Chapter 19 The Neurologic System Enrica Arnaudo, MD, and , Michael D. Kim, DO “From the brain and the brain only arise our pleasures, joys, laughter and jests, as well…
Nose and Mouth
Chapter 6 Nose and Mouth Salvatore Mangione, MD “How do you know that I’ve told a lie?” Pinocchio asked the Fairy. “Lies, my dear boy, are quickly discovered; because they…
Vital Signs
Chapter 2 Vital Signs Salvatore Mangione, MD “Immediately below a completely compressed artery (with obliteration of the lumen) no sounds are heard. As soon as the first drop of blood…
Respiratory Disorders
11 Respiratory Disorders Acute breathlessness Case history (1) You are called by the nurses to see a 63-year-old man who has become breathless. As you walk over to the ward…
Cardiology
10 Cardiology Syncope Simple faints are a common and benign condition. However, anyone witnessing a faint will know that patients can look awful and it is not surprising that they…
Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease
9 Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease Presentation of kidney and urinary tract disease • Patients’ complaints are directly related to the urinary tract or urine output, e.g. frequency, dysuria, burning micturition,…
