Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and Vomiting Virginia P. Arcangelo Veronica F. Wilbur Nausea and vomiting are common complaints in humans. The severity of the event can range from a slight discomfort or queasiness…
Bronchitis and Pneumonia
Bronchitis and Pneumonia Andrew J. Grimone Virginia P. Arcangelo Eric T. Wittbrodt ACUTE BRONCHITIS In the United States, acute bronchitis is diagnosed in 5% of adults and accounts for over…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Karen J. Tietze Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic progressive airflow limitation. COPD typically is thought of as chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. However,…
Upper Respiratory Infections
Upper Respiratory Infections Karleen Melody Anisha B. Grover Upper respiratory tract infections (URIs), including the common cold and rhinosinusitis, are some of the most common problems seen in primary care….
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias Cynthia A. Sanoski Andrew M. Peterson Cardiac arrhythmias are abnormal cardiac rhythms, including tachyarrhythmias (an increase in heart rate) and bradyarrhythmias (a decrease in heart rate). Arrhythmias may be…
Heart Failure
Heart Failure Andrew M. Peterson Melody D. Randle Troy L. Randle Heart failure (HF), one of the most serious consequences of cardiovascular disease, has rapidly become one of the most…
Chronic Stable Angina
Chronic Stable Angina Andrew M. Peterson Christopher C. Roe Cardiovascular disease was responsible for nearly 40.6% of deaths recorded in 2014, making it the leading cause of death in the…
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia John Barron Vincent J. Willey Hyperlipidemia is a blood disorder characterized by elevations in blood cholesterol levels. The term is often used synonymously with dyslipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. Hyperlipidemia is…
Hypertension
Hypertension Kelly Barranger Diane E. Hadley Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is one of the common chronic conditions managed by primary care providers and other health practitioners. It increases…
