Newborn Respiratory Distress - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2015 - Newborn respiratory distress presents a diagnostic and management challenge. Newborns with respiratory distress commonly exhibit tachypnea with a respiratory rate of more than 60 respirations per minute. They may present with grunting, retractions, nasal flaring, and cyanosis. Common ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1201/p994.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension - American Family Physician
May 1, 2001 - Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease of unknown etiology, whereas secondary pulmonary hypertension is a complication of many pulmonary, cardiac and extrathoracic conditions. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, left ventricular dysfunction and disorders associated with ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0501/p1789.html
Gout: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - Gout is caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition in joints and tissues. Risk factors include male sex; obesity; hypertension; alcohol intake; diuretic use; a diet rich in meat and seafood; chronic kidney disease; a diet heavy in fructose-rich food and beverages; being a member of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p533.html
First-Line Treatment for Hypertension - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2010 - In comparing the effects of thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers (CCBs) with placebo, thiazide diuretics lowered mortality and morbidity from stroke, heart attack, and heart failure more than beta blockers.1 ACE ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0601/p1333.html
Edema: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2013 - Edema is an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space that occurs as the capillary filtration exceeds the limits of lymphatic drainage, producing noticeable clinical signs and symptoms. The rapid development of generalized pitting edema associated with systemic disease requires ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0715/p102.html
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2021 - Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a diagnostic tool for many conditions affecting the central nervous system. Urgent indications for lumbar puncture include suspected central nervous system infection or subarachnoid hemorrhage. CSF analysis is not necessarily diagnostic but can be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0401/p422.html
End-Stage Renal Disease: Medical Management - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2021 - End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is diagnosed when kidney function is no longer adequate for long-term survival without kidney transplantation or dialysis. Primary care clinicians should refer people at risk of ESRD to nephrology to optimize disease management. Kidney transplantation ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1100/p493.html
Arterial Atherosclerosis: Vascular Surgery Interventions - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - Atherosclerotic vascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Atherosclerotic stenosis of the internal carotid or intracranial arteries causes up to 15% of strokes. Peripheral artery disease affects up to one in five people in the United States who are 60 years and older and ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p65.html
Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Treatment - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2018 - Stable coronary artery disease refers to a reversible supply/demand mismatch related to ischemia, a history of myocardial infarction, or the presence of plaque documented by catheterization or computed tomography angiography. Patients are considered stable if they are asymptomatic or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p376.html
Renal Cell Carcinoma: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2019 - Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the United States with 90% being attributed to renal cell carcinoma. Men, especially black men, are more likely to be affected than women. Renal masses, either cystic or solid, are best detected with contrast-enhanced, triple-phase ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0201/p179.html
Breastfeeding: Common Questions and Answers - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2018 - All major health organizations recommend breastfeeding as the optimal source of infant nutrition, with exclusive breastfeeding recommended for the first six months of life. After six months, complementary foods may be introduced. Most organizations recommend breastfeeding for at least ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p368.html
Beta Blockers Compared with Other Drug Options for the Treatment of Hypertension - ...
Feb 1, 2018 - Although beta blockers seem to have a positive impact on patient-oriented evidence that matters in patients with hypertension, they appear to be inferior when compared with other medications.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/od1.html
Nebivolol/Valsartan (Byvalson) for Hypertension - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2018 - Nebivolol/valsartan is an option for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed or poorly controlled hypertension. Although it offers a new beta-blocker option, no research has demonstrated its benefit over existing treatments.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p124.html
Clinically Relevant Drug-Drug Interactions in Primary Care - American Family Physician
May 1, 2019 - Drug interactions are common in the primary care setting and are usually predictable. Identifying the most important and clinically relevant drug interactions in primary care is essential to patient safety. Strategies for reducing the risk of drug-drug interactions include minimizing ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p558.html
Hypertension in Children and Adolescents - American Family Physician
May 1, 2006 - The development of a national database on normative blood pressure levels throughout childhood has contributed to the recognition of elevated blood pressure in children and adolescents. The epidemic of childhood obesity, the risk of developing left ventricular hypertrophy, and evidence ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0501/p1558.html
Venous Ulcers: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2019 - Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to 3% of the U.S. population. Venous hypertension as a result of venous reflux (incompetence) or obstruction is thought to be the primary underlying mechanism for venous ulcer formation. Risk factors ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p298.html
Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Managing Hypertension - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2006 - The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommends lifestyle modification for all patients with hypertension or prehypertension. Modifications include reducing dietary sodium to less than 2.4 g per ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0601/p1953.html
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertension: ACP and AAFP Release Recommendations for ...
May 1, 2017 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) have made recommendations for all clinicians to treat hypertension in persons 60 years and older, based on the benefits and harms of higher (less than 150 mm Hg) and lower (140 mm Hg or less) ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p588.html
Assessment of Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria in Adults - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2013 - Although routine screening for bladder cancer is not recommended, microscopic hematuria is often incidentally discovered by primary care physicians. The American Urological Association has published an updated guideline for the management of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria, which is ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1201/p747.html
Recognition and Differential Diagnosis of Psychosis in Primary Care - American Family ...
Jun 15, 2015 - Psychosis is a symptom complex that may include hallucinations, delusions, disorders of thought, and disorganized speech or behavior. Acute psychosis is primary if it is symptomatic of a psychiatric disorder, or secondary if caused by a specific medical condition. Patients with primary ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0615/p856.html
AHA/ACC/ASH Release Guideline on the Treatment of Hypertension and CAD - Practice ...
Dec 1, 2015 - The American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and American Society of Hypertension (ASH) have released a guideline on the management of hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It updates a previous AHA guideline to reflect newer data.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1201/p1023.html
Evaluation and Management of Orthostatic Hypotension - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2011 - Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing when compared with blood pressure from the sitting or supine position. It results from an inadequate physiologic...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0901/p527.html
Recurrent Ischemic Stroke: Strategies for Prevention - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2017 - Recurrent strokes make up almost 25% of the nearly 800,000 strokes that occur annually in the United States. Risk factors for ischemic stroke include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, and obesity. Lifestyle modifications, including tobacco cessation, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/p436.html
Erectile Dysfunction - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2016 - Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It is common, affecting at least 12 million U.S. men. The five-question International Index of Erectile Function allows rapid clinical assessment of ED. The ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1115/p820.html
Proteinuria in Children: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2017 - Although proteinuria is usually benign in the form of transient or orthostatic proteinuria, persistent proteinuria may be associated with more serious renal diseases. Proteinuria may be an independent risk factor for the progression of chronic kidney disease in children. Mechanisms of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0215/p248.html