Physical Examination
Physical Examination 2.1 Examination of the Heart Inspection/Palpation Table 2.1 Physical Findings on Inspection/Palpation of the Chest Location Finding Aortic area (2nd RICS) Pulsation of aortic aneurysm Thrill from aortic…
Protocols for Emergency Treatment
Protocols for Emergency Treatment The following protocols represent the current ACLS guidelines published in Circ 2000;102:suppl I. Readers are strongly encouraged to study the comprehensive discussions of therapy that accompany…
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation Daniel E. Forman Cardiac rehabilitation is a dynamic and relevant component of the armamentarium for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) management. Because the inflammatory and biological underpinnings of atherosclerotic…
Overview of the AHA “Get with the Guidelines” Programs
Overview of the AHA “Get with the Guidelines” Programs Yuling Hong Kenneth A. Labresh Despite recent advances in scientific knowledge about and improvement of treatment and prevention (primary and secondary)…
Secondary Prevention Overview
Secondary Prevention Overview Sidney C. Smith Jr Secondary prevention therapies form an essential component of the treatment strategies for all patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease. Their benefits in reducing combined…
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation Beth C. Bock Effects of Smoking on Health Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality among all racial and ethnic groups in the United…
Hypertension
Hypertension Michael A. Weber Hypertension is the most common chronic condition dealt with by physicians in the United States. Even so, there is no agreement on a straightforward and accurate…
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Emily D. Szmuilowicz Merri Pendergrass Diabetes mellitus and the “metabolic syndrome” are among the most challenging problems facing health care providers today. Over 18 million Americans,…
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia Frederick F. Samaha Daniel J. Rader Large epidemiologic studies such as the Framingham Heart Study (1) and the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT) (2) suggest a relationship between…
