Diseases and the Physical Examination, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 106-3 - May 6, 2022
Editor: Paul Aronowitz
Language: English
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In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Paul Aronowitz brings his considerable expertise to the topic of the Disease-Based Physical Examination. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as cancer, diabetes, endocrinopathies, movement disorders, HIV infection, valvular heart disease, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
CME: Accreditation Page
Forthcoming Issues
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Cancer
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the Physical Examination
Key points
Introduction
Definition
Risk factors
Pathobiology and pathophysiology
Hypothesis-driven approach to the history and physical examination
Evaluation of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient with progressively worsening symptoms
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosures
Cirrhosis
Key points
Introduction
Hepatomegaly and the liver examination
Splenomegaly
Jaundice
Ascites
Encephalopathy
Dilated abdominal veins
Spider nevi
Palmar erythema
Peripheral edema
Abnormal hair distribution
Gynecomastia
Body habitus
Testicular atrophy
Terry nails
Fetor hepaticus
Summary
Clinics care points
Congestive Heart Failure
Key points
Introduction
Symptoms of heart failure
Approach to the physical exam
Discussion
Clinics care points
Summary
Supplementary data
Delirium
Key points
Introduction/definitions/background
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Physical Examination in the Evaluation of Dementia
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Clinics care points
Diabetes Physical Examination
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Skin examination
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Endocrinopathies
Key points
Cushing syndrome
Adrenal insufficiency
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Discussion
Thyroid nodules
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Clinics care points
The Physical Examination to Assess for Anemia and Hypovolemia
Key points
Introduction
Current evidence
Evaluation
Jugular venous pressure assessment
Alternative physical examination maneuvers to assess central venous pressure
Adding point-of-care ultrasound to the physical examination
Serial assessments of volume status during fluid resuscitation
Physical examination findings specific for anemia
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Movement Disorders
Key points
Introduction
Neurologic examination for movement disorders
Referral versus reassurance
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Physical Examination in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease
Key points
Introduction
Primary human immunodeficiency virus and complications of therapy
Opportunistic infections
Oropharyngeal
Ocular
Neurologic
Summary
Clinics care points
Can’t Miss Infections: Endocarditis, Cellulitis, Erysipelas, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cholecystitis
Key points
Cellulitis, Erysipelas, and Necrotizing Fasciitis
Infective endocarditis
Acute cholecystitis
Summary and clinics care points
Approach to the Patient with a Murmur
Key points
Introduction
Auscultation in valvular heart disease
Clinics care points
Summary
Supplementary data

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