Crash Course (US) : Internal Medicine; with STUDENT CONSULT Access

by Baliga

• ISBN13: 9780323035651
• ISBN10: 0323035655
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-23
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

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Table of Contents

Preface	v
Acknowledgments	vii
Dedication	ix
Part I: The Patient Presents With	1	(144)
Chest Pain	3	(6)
Differential diagnosis of chest pain	3	(1)
History in the patient with chest pain	3	(1)
Examining the patient with chest pain	4	(1)
Investigating the patient with chest pain	5	(4)
Shortness of Breath	9	(6)
History in the patient with shortness of breath	9	(1)
Examining the patient with shortness of breath	10	(3)
Investigating the patient with shortness of breath	13	(2)
Palpitations	15	(4)
Differential diagnosis by description of the rhythm	15	(1)
History	15	(1)
Consequences of palpitations	16	(1)
Examining the patient with palpitations	16	(1)
Investigating the patient with palpitations	17	(2)
Heart Murmurs	19	(8)
Differential diagnosis of heart murmurs	19	(1)
History in the patient with heart murmurs	20	(1)
Examining the patient with heart murmurs	21	(6)
Cough and Hemoptysis	27	(6)
Differential diagnosis of cough and hemoptysis	27	(1)
History in the patient with cough and hemoptysis	27	(1)
Examining the patient with cough and hemoptysis	28	(2)
Investigating the patient with cough and hemoptysis	30	(3)
Fever of Unknown Origin	33	(4)
Causes	33	(1)
History in the patient with FUO	33	(1)
Examining the patient with FUO	33	(1)
Investigating the patient with FUO	34	(3)
Hematemesis, Hematochezia, and Melena	37	(6)
Differential diagnosis of hematemesis, hematochezia, and melena	37	(1)
History in the patient with hematemesis, hematochezia, and melena	38	(1)
Examining the patient with hematemesis, hematochezia, and melena	38	(1)
Investigating the patient with hematemesis, hematochezia, and melena	39	(4)
Change in Bowel Habit	43	(4)
Differential diagnosis of a change in bowel habit	43	(1)
History in the patient with a change in bowel habit	44	(1)
Examining the patient with a change in bowel habit	44	(1)
Investigating the patient with a change in bowel habit	44	(3)
Weight Loss	47	(6)
Differential diagnosis of weight loss	47	(1)
History in the patient with weight loss	48	(1)
Examining the patient with weight loss	48	(3)
Investigating the patient with weight loss	51	(2)
Jaundice	53	(6)
Differential diagnosis of jaundice	53	(1)
History in the patient with jaundice	53	(2)
Examining the patient with jaundice	55	(3)
Investigating the patient with jaundice	58	(1)
Abdominal Pain	59	(6)
Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain	59	(1)
History in the patient with abdominal pain	60	(1)
Examining the patient with abdominal pain	60	(2)
Investigating the patient with abdominal pain	62	(3)
Polyuria and Polydipsia	65	(6)
Differential diagnosis of polyuria	65	(1)
History in the patient with polyuria or polydipsia	66	(1)
Examining the patient with polyuria or polydipsia	67	(1)
Investigating the patient with polyuria and polydipsia	68	(3)
Hematuria and Proteinuria	71	(8)
Differential diagnosis of hematuria and proteinuria	71	(2)
History in the patient with hematuria and proteinuria	73	(1)
Examining the patient with hematuria and proteinuria	74	(1)
Investigating the patient with hematuria and proteinuria	74	(5)
Hypertension	79	(4)
Differential diagnosis of hypertension	79	(1)
History in the patient with hypertension	80	(1)
Examining the patient with hypertension	80	(1)
Investigating the patient with hypertension	81	(2)
Headache and Facial Pain	83	(6)
Differential diagnosis of headache and facial pain	83	(1)
History in the patient with headache or facial pain	83	(2)
Examining the patient with headache or facial pain	85	(1)
Investigating the patient with headache or facial pain	86	(3)
Joint Disease	89	(6)
Differential diagnosis of joint disease	89	(1)
History in the patient with joint disease	89	(1)
Examining the patient with joint disease	90	(1)
Investigating the patient with joint disease	91	(4)
Skin Rashes	95	(6)
Differential diagnosis by appearance	95	(2)
History in the patient with skin rashes	97	(1)
Examining the patient with skin rashes	98	(1)
Investigating the patient with skin rashes	99	(2)
Loss of Consciousness	101	(6)
Differential diagnosis of loss of consciousness	101	(1)
History in the patient with loss of consciousness	101	(1)
Examining the patient with loss of consciousness	102	(1)
Investigating the patient with loss of consciousness	103	(4)
Confusional States	107	(4)
Differential diagnosis of confusion	107	(1)
History in the confused patient	107	(1)
Examining the confused patient	108	(2)
Investigating the confused patient	110	(1)
Acute Neurologic Deficit	111	(6)
Differential diagnosis of stroke	111	(1)
History in the stroke patient	111	(1)
Examining the stroke patient	112	(2)
Investigating the stroke patient	114	(2)
Treatment of acute stroke	116	(1)
Lymphadenopathy and Splenomegaly	117	(6)
Differential diagnosis of lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly	117	(1)
History in the patient with lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly	117	(1)
Examining the patient with lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly	118	(1)
Investigating the patient with lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly	119	(4)
Sensory and Motor Neurologic Deficits	123	(6)
Differential diagnosis of sensory and/or motor neurologic deficits	123	(1)
History in the patient with sensory and/or motor neurologic deficits	124	(1)
Examining the patient with sensory and/or motor neurologic deficits	125	(2)
Investigating the patient with sensory and/or motor neurologic deficits	127	(2)
Bleeding and Bruising	129	(6)
Differential diagnosis of bleeding and bruising	129	(1)
History in the patient with bleeding and bruising	129	(1)
Examining the patient with bleeding and bruising	130	(1)
Investigating the patient with bleeding and bruising	131	(4)
Vertigo and Dizziness	135	(4)
Differential diagnosis in the patient with vertigo or dizziness	135	(1)
History in the patient with vertigo	136	(1)
Examining the patient with vertigo	137	(1)
Investigating the patient with vertigo	138	(1)
Anemia	139	(6)
Differential diagnosis of anemia	139	(1)
History in the anemic patient	139	(2)
Examining the anemic patient	141	(1)
Investigating the anemic patient	141	(4)
Part II: History, Examination, and Common Investigations	145	(62)
Taking a History	147	(10)
General principles---the bedside manner	147	(1)
The history	147	(1)
Chief complaint	147	(1)
History of present illness	148	(1)
Past medical history	148	(1)
Review of systems	148	(6)
Medications	154	(1)
Family history	154	(1)
Social history	154	(3)
Examination of the Patient	157	(26)
First things first	157	(1)
Vital signs	157	(1)
General inspection	158	(2)
The face and body habitus	160	(1)
The neck	160	(1)
The hands and associated structures	161	(2)
The cardiovascular system	163	(3)
The respiratory system	166	(3)
The abdomen	169	(3)
The nervous system	172	(8)
The joints	180	(2)
The skin	182	(1)
Medical Record of History and Physical Examination (H&P)	183	(4)
Checklist example	183	(4)
Common Investigations	187	(20)
The cardiovascular system	187	(4)
The respiratory system	191	(6)
The gastrointestinal system	197	(1)
The urinary system	198	(1)
The nervous system	199	(1)
Metabolic and endocrine disorders	199	(5)
Musculoskeletal and skin disease	204	(1)
Hematologic disorders	204	(3)
Part III: Diseases and Disorders	207	(206)
The Cardiovascular System	209	(36)
Coronary heart disease	209	(5)
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)	214	(8)
Arrhythmias	222	(4)
Heart failure	226	(3)
Hypertension	229	(6)
Valvular heart disease	235	(2)
Miscellaneous cardiovascular conditions	237	(8)
Respiratory Diseases	245	(24)
Asthma	245	(2)
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema	247	(5)
Tuberculosis	252	(2)
Lung cancer	254	(5)
Pneumonia	259	(2)
Respiratory failure	261	(2)
Miscellaneous respiratory conditions	263	(6)
Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease	269	(26)
Peptic ulcer disease	269	(2)
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage	271	(2)
Inflammatory bowel disease	273	(4)
Gastrointestinal tumors	277	(2)
Malabsorption	279	(3)
Diseases of the gallbladder	282	(1)
Diseases of the pancreas	283	(2)
Acute viral hepatitis	285	(2)
Chronic liver disease	287	(5)
Miscellaneous gastrointestinal disorders	292	(3)
The Genitourinary System	295	(14)
Glomerulonephritis	295	(3)
Acute renal failure	298	(3)
Chronic renal failure	301	(2)
Urinary tract infection	303	(1)
Fluid and electrolyte balance	304	(3)
Miscellaneous genitourinary conditions	307	(2)
Central Nervous System	309	(24)
Cerebrovascular disease	309	(5)
Management of conditions causing headache	314	(3)
Parkinsonism	317	(3)
Multiple sclerosis	320	(2)
Meningitis	322	(3)
Epilepsy	325	(3)
Intracranial tumors	328	(1)
Miscellaneous neurologic disorders	329	(4)
Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders	333	(28)
Diabetes	333	(6)
Lipid disorders	339	(2)
Metabolic bone disease	341	(4)
Hyperparathyroidism	345	(1)
Hypoparathyroidism	346	(1)
Crystal arthropathy	346	(1)
Hypercalcemia	347	(1)
Pituitary disorders	348	(4)
Thyroid disorders	352	(5)
Disorders of the adrenal glands	357	(3)
Miscellaneous endocrine conditions	360	(1)
Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders	361	(18)
Arthritis	361	(6)
Systemic lupus erythematosus	367	(2)
Polymyalgia rheumatica	369	(1)
Other connective tissue disorders	370	(3)
Primary skin diseases	373	(3)
Skin manifestations of systemic disease	376	(1)
Malignant skin tumors	377	(2)
Hematologic Disorders	379	(22)
Anemia	379	(8)
Leukemias	387	(4)
Multiple myeloma	391	(2)
Malignant lymphomas	393	(2)
Bleeding disorders	395	(2)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation	397	(1)
Thrombotic disorders	398	(3)
Infectious Diseases	401	(8)
HIV and AIDS	401	(5)
Malaria	406	(3)
Drug Overdose	409	(4)
Epidemiology	409	(1)
Etiology	409	(1)
Presentation	409	(1)
Investigations	410	(1)
Management	410	(3)
Index	413