32. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Obstructive sleep apnea, 327.23 CHARACTERISTICS OF BREATHING AND SLEEP I. Tidal…
9. Hypertension
Hypertension, 401.9 I. Definition A. Sustained elevation of systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or above, or of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or above, at least…
11. Angina and Myocardial Infarction
Asthma, 413.9 Myocardial infarction, 410.9 I. Definition A. Angina—“pain in the chest” related to ischemia B. MI—death of myocardial tissue C. Pathology—supply/demand mismatch: The demand for myocardial oxygen is greater…
31. Lower Respiratory Tract Pathogens
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Acute tracheobronchitis, 466.0 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 496 Pneumonia, community-acquired, 486…
30. Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax, 512.8 I. Definition A. Presence of air in the pleural space resulting from perforation of the chest wall or pleura that causes collapse of the lung B. Types: 1….
29. Respiratory Failure
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Respiratory failure, 518.81 DEFINITIONS AND CONCEPTS I. Breathing A. A lay…
28. Chest Wall and Secondary Pleural Disorders
and CHARLENE M. MYERS The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Pleural disorders, 511.0 Chest wall disorders, 306.2…
26. Pathophysiologically Derived Therapy for Respiratory Dysfunction
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Respiratory dysfunction, 519.9 RATIONALE I. Therapy of lung and respiratory dysfunction…
27. Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Pulmonary hypertension, 416.0 PULMONARY HYPERTENSION I. Etiology A. Increased pulmonary vascular…
24. Obstructive (Ventilatory) Lung Diseases
, DENISE R. FORTENBERRY and GLADYS D. FIELD The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Asthma, 493.9 Bronchiectasis,…
