Hypertension
Hypertension QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States, accounting for 35 million office visits annually. It is a leading risk…
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Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by diminished blood flow in the coronary arteries with subsequent reduced oxygenation to the myocardium,…
Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis
Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Dyslipidemia, also called hyperlipidemia, is an increased level of plasma lipid concentration made up of cholesterol and/or triglycerides. These lipid levels…
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part II
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part II QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The heart is a muscular organ located in the chest, between the lungs and above…
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part I
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part I QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The main function of the heart and blood vessels is to transport oxygen and nutrients…
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic recurrent infection involving the lung and less commonly other tissues, specifically the meninges, liver, kidney, brain, and bone…
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Lung cancer is a neoplasm that arises out of lung tissue. In addition to primary tumors occuring in the lungs, cancer arising…
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers PART VI ยท QUESTIONS 1. The ventilatory rate is controlled by the a. Medulla oblongata b. Serum bicarbonate level c. Pons’ apneustic center d. Sympathetic nervous system…
Pneumonia and Atelectasis
Pneumonia and Atelectasis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD This chapter discusses the pathophysiology associated with two common causes of impaired gas exchange, pneumonia and atelectasis. Pneumonia is an inflammatory…
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurs when there is chronic, often progressive, airflow limitation related to chronic bronchitis or emphysema….
