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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Most abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are asymptomatic, not detectable on physical examination, and silent until discovered during radiologic testing for other reasons.   |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2007
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Vascular Surgery: An Update Caring for patients with vascular illnesses has become increasingly more complex and has changed dramatically over the past 10 years, with a widening array of diagnostic and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2002
Bradford J. Wood |
Virtual Endoscopy: A Promising New Technology Advanced processing of helical computed tomographic data sets permits three-dimensional and virtual endoscopic models. Such models are noninvasive and require minimal patient preparation, making them ideal for screening. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002
Vega et al. |
Intracranial Aneurysms: Current Evidence and Clinical Practice Intracranial aneurysm is a fairly common condition that is often asymptomatic until the time of rupture. Subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with aneurysmal rupture is a potentially lethal event. Recent research has provided a greater understanding of intracranial aneurysms. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005
Jerry L. Old et al. |
Imaging for Suspected Appendicitis Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery and must be distinguished from other causes of abdominal pain. Family physicians play a valuable role in the early diagnosis and management of this condition. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2006
Lyon & Clark |
Diagnosis of Acute Abdominal Pain in Older Patients Acute abdominal pain is a common presenting complaint in older patients, but may be difficult to diagnose. Here are some common causes of abdominal pain in old patients and recommendations for treatment. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Julia Tucker De Sanctis |
Percutaneous Interventions for Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral vascular disease is a common condition with variable morbidity affecting mostly men and women older than 50 years. More than 70 percent of patients diagnosed with the disease remain stable or improve with conservative management... |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001
James C. Higgins & James M. Fitzgerald |
Evaluation of Incidental Renal and Adrenal Masses Incidental renal or adrenal masses are sometimes found during imaging for problems unrelated to the kidneys and adrenal glands. Knowledgeable family physicians can reliably diagnose these masses, thereby avoiding unnecessary worry and procedures for their patients... |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002
Okuyemi & Tsue |
Radiologic Imaging in the Management of Sinusitis Sinusitis is one of the most common diseases treated by primary care physicians. Uncomplicated sinusitis does not require radiologic imagery. However, when symptoms are recurrent or refractory despite adequate treatment, further diagnostic evaluations may be indicated. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
S. Craig Humphreys |
Neuroimaging in Low Back Pain Patients commonly present to family physicians with low back pain. Because the majority of patients fully or partially recover within six weeks, imaging studies are generally not recommended in the first month of acute low back pain. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2004
Nina Solenski |
Transient Ischemic Attacks: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is no longer considered a benign event but, rather, a critical harbinger of impending stroke. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001
Andrew J. Portis |
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Kidney Stones The diagnosis and initial management of urolithiasis have undergone considerable evolution in recent years... |
Nurse Practitioner
November 2010
Ronald Lee Tyson |
Diagnosis and treatment of abdominal angina Abdominal angina refers to pain or discomfort in the gut when the blood supply to the tissues and organs of digestion has been compromised in some manner |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2013
Neil Savage |
Path Found to a Combined MRI and CT Scanner Omni-tomography could add together the advantages of several medical imaging technologies |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2004
Ramzi & Leeper |
DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Diagnosis The incidence of venous thromboembolic diseases is increasing as the U.S. population ages. Evidence-based algorithms help guide the diagnosis of these diseases. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Charles E. Ray, Jr. |
Interventional Radiology in Cancer Patients Procedures performed by an interventional radiology specialist are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients with cancer.... |
Nursing
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Mink & Miller |
Stroke, Part 2: Respond aggressively to hemorrhagic stroke Patients may arrive at the hospital any time from minutes to days after a hemorrhagic stroke, and nurses need to be prepared for the unique challenges associated with their care. |
Nursing Management
May 2010
Urbanowicz & Taylor |
Hybrid OR: Is it in your future? Having the availability of a hybrid suite creates new opportunities to combine endovascular and open surgery into one operative episode. |
American Family Physician
August 2001
Saud Suleiman & David E. Johnston |
The Abdominal Wall: An Overlooked Source of Pain When abdominal pain is chronic and unremitting, with minimal or no relationship to eating or bowel function but often a relationship to posture (i.e., lying, sitting, standing), the abdominal wall should be suspected as the source of pain... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Mitchell S. King |
Preoperative Evaluation The purpose of a preoperative evaluation is not to "clear" patients for elective surgery, but rather to evaluate and, if necessary, implement measures to prepare higher risk patients for surgery... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2002
Mahesh Krishnan |
Preoperative Care of Patients with Kidney Disease Preoperative attention to common medical problems that occur in patients with impaired renal function can lower some surgical risks. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003
Leung & Sigalet |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children Acute abdominal pain in children presents a diagnostic dilemma. Although many cases of acute abdominal pain are benign, some require rapid diagnosis and treatment to minimize morbidity. Numerous disorders can cause abdominal pain. |
Managed Care
January 2005
Maureen Glabman |
Health Plans Strain To Contain Rapidly Rising Cost of Imaging PET, CT, MRI -- these and other imaging technologies are valuable but costly. Aetna, Cigna, and a few other plans lead in clamping down on unnecessary use. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2006 |
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): What You Should Know A patient guide: What is an AAA?... What causes an AAA?... Who gets an AAA?... What are the symptoms of an AAA?... How can I tell if I have an AAA?... How is an AAA treated?... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Valerie Palda |
Editorials PRE-OPportunity Knocks: A Different Way to Think About the Preoperative Evaluation... |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2010
Neil Savage |
Medical Imagers Lower the Dose Radiation-lowering techniques were in the works even before studies showed a danger from CT scans and exposure to ionizing radiation. |
Nursing
September 2008
Susan Simmons Holcomb |
Acute Abdomen: What a Pain! So many things - some life-threatening - can cause abdominal pain. Here's how to capture the clues quickly and accurately. |
| AskMen.com |
Your Routine Radiation Dose The radiation risk from a single CT, or computed tomography, to an individual is small, but some doctors are worried about the buildup over time. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey |
Practice Guidelines Headache Consortium Releases Guidelines for Use of CT or MRI in Migraine Work-up... |
Managed Care
December 2001
Michael S. Victoroff |
Risky Business When Public Plays Doctor With Open-Access MRI As a physician, a health plan medical director, and a citizen, I wonder at medical diagnostic arcades proliferating like sushi bars... |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Mark H. Ebell |
Computed Tomography After Minor Head Injury Minor head injury is commonly seen in the primary care and emergency department settings. When is computed tomography indicated for patients with minor head injury? |
