Anesthesia Key

Chapter 214 Thyroid Disorders Jennifer C. Braimon, Suzanne M. Rieke Thyroid disease in its various forms is widely prevalent in the general population. Perhaps 50% of the population have microscopic…

Chapter 180 Knee Pain Wendy L. Halm Definition and Epidemiology Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures of the knee joint (femur,…

Chapter 173 Bursitis Wendy L. Halm A bursa is a sac lined with synovial fluid, which provides lubrication and facilitates smooth movement between tissues of an extremity. Bursitis is a…

Chapter 103 Asthma Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli, resulting in…

Chapter 118 Cardiac Arrhythmias Andrea Efre Cardiac arrhythmias are electrical abnormalities of the cardiac conduction system that can vary in severity from trivial to life-threatening. These may occur in the…

Chapter 120 Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease Patricia Lowry Definition and Epidemiology Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the primary cause of death for both men and women in the…

Chapter 121 Heart Failure Virginia L. Beggs Definition and Epidemiology Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome characterized by the inability of the heart to meet the body’s metabolic demands;…

Chapter 147 Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign) Kenneth Peterson Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Definition and Epidemiology Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an almost ubiquitous phenomenon among older men, is a noncancerous enlargement of the…

Chapter 248 Mood Disorders J. Nile Wagley Normal variations exist in mood (emotional state) and affect (outward display of mood). Factors including age, personality development, and genetically predisposed temperament influence…

Chapter 153 Urinary Tract Infections and Sexually Transmitted Infections Joann D. Lepke Urinary Tract Infections Definition and Epidemiology Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a broad term used to describe acute…