Resuscitating the exercise stress test.

abstract：:Depression has been linked to cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer disease, but the exact nature of the relationship is poorly understood. Although depression seems to progress little after the onset of Alzheimer disease, depression in earlier life increases the risk of dementia and cog...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Wint D

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In hospitalized medical patients, randomized trials have established that anticoagulant prophylaxis has an acceptable benefit-to-risk ratio: ie, it lowers the incidence of clinically silent and symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE), including fatal pulmonary embolism, more than it raises the risks of bleeding and o...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Pai M,Douketis JD

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the literature is limited, early evidence suggests that patients with chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, and kidney transplant recipients are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease and death. Hence, management should focus on both infection prevention and treatment. There is currently a ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Radhakrishnan Y,Hassanein M,Stephany B

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Women infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have unique needs. Treatment recommendations are the same for men and women, but in women, fertility desires, pregnancy, contraception, and aging must be taken into account in their medical care. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Short WR,Anderson JR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nicotinic acid, widely used to lower serum cholesterol levels, may rarely cause cholestatic jaundice. SUMMARY:A 61-year-old white man with hypercholesterolemia complained of marked pruritus and became jaundiced after taking 3.0 g of crystalline nicotinic acid daily for 13 months. His total serum bilirubin l...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Patel SD,Taylor HC

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin 1 (IL-1) is a potential target of therapy in COVID-19 during the severe respiratory-inflammatory phase ("cytokine release syndrome"), when pulmonary macrophages are hyperactivated, releasing IL-1 and other cytokines. Preliminary evidence indicates that anakinra and canakinumab, drugs that block the action ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Calabrese LH,Calabrese C

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most patients with emphysema are managed medically, a small subset of severely disabled patients may become candidates for surgery. This paper discusses for the internist who works with emphysema patients the risks, benefits, patient selection criteria, and outcome data for three procedures in current use: bu...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Dasgupta A,Maurer J

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary care physicians play a key role in the diagnosis and the nonoperative management of knee osteoarthritis (OA), including monitoring for problems in patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. This article reviews key clinical and radiographic findings of knee OA, options for conservative management, a...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Rosneck J,Higuera CA,Tadross N,Krebs V,Barsoum WK

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Internet can be useful for physicians, but beginning users are apt to encounter two problems: too much irrelevant information, and difficulty finding the desired information. This paper offers some practical tips that can prevent frustration and wasted time when searching for medical information on the Internet. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Mehta N

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stereotactic and computer-assisted techniques have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many disorders of the brain by directing surgical instruments, the surgeon's hands, or focused radiation to an imaged target along predefined routes. METHODS:This report reviews the basic principles and techniqu...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Gomez H,Barnett GH,Estes ML,Palmer J,Magdinec M

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly are at increased risk for dehydration and associated fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Changes in functional and mental status, medication effects, and changes in the aging renal system all may be factors. Furthermore, hypodipsia, or insensibility to thirst, may be a physiologic process of aging. These and...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Silver AJ

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-acquired bacterial meningitis is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Clinicians should know how to quickly diagnose it, perform a lumbar puncture, order the necessary tests, and start appropriate empiric therapy promptly. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Bhimraj A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ebola virus causes a hemorrhagic fever with a high case-fatality rate. Treatment remains supportive although a variety of specific treatments are still in the early stages of investigation. This report reviews the clinical virology of Ebola virus, the reported proposed treatments, and the current outbreak. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Brizendine KD

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lifestyle factors remain the bedrock of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention. Statins remain the first-line therapy for primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD. Physicians are encouraged to discuss the risks and benefits of statins with patients before beginning therapy. Nonstatins and proprotei...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Cho L

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an important cause of death in patients with liver disease, and its incidence appears to be rising in the United States. Because early diagnosis improves the chances of survival, it is important to identify patients who would benefit from surveillance. Once HCC is suspected on surveil...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Murali AR,Romero-Marrero C,Aucejo F,Menon KV

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with morbid obesity, surgery is the only treatment known to produce sustained weight loss and to reduce comorbidities. Traditional (open) gastric bypass surgery is associated with postoperative complications that include wound infection, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia. Laparoscopic techniques achieve si...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Brody F

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:You can find evidence-based answers to clinical questions quickly by searching online medical databases. The key is to be selective, on the basis of the type of information you need. Online textbooks, consensus guidelines systematic reviews, and MEDLINE are all available. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Mehta N,Jain A

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carefully designed, monitored rehabilitation regimens can benefit patients with significant cardiac disease, such as life-threatening arrhythmias or congestive heart failure, or who have concurrent systemic disease such as diabetes. Patients with heart failure can tolerate minimal workloads but, with conditioning, the...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Pashkow FJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many infants, children, and adolescents exhibit unusual mannerisms, behaviors, and spells. These events cause concern to parents and are frequently brought to the attention of physicians. If the spells are infrequent and do not interfere with function, no intervention may be necessary. If they are severe and recurrent...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Rothner AD

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concern has been raised about whether the fluid retention caused by thiazolidinediones (TZDs, ie, rosiglitazone and pioglitazone) can cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure. Although fluid retention is a worrisome side effect of TZDs, current evidence does not link fluid retention caused by TZDs with worsening h...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Tang WH

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary care physicians must initiate a discussion of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence with their patients who are at risk. A stepwise approach to evaluation and diagnosis and the use of systematic evaluation and treatment algorithms suitable to the primary care setting will improve identification and effec...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Rosenberg MT,Dmochowski RR

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several theories have been put forth to explain the pathogenesis of syringomyelia, the formation of longitudinal, fluid-filled cavities within the spinal cord. Chief among them is Gardner's hydrodynamic theory, widely accepted for more than two decades. Gardner attributed the genesis of syringomyelia to craniospinal p...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Pillay PK,Awad IA,Hahn JF

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pacemaker lead dysfunction with subsequent removal by a unique transvenous extraction system is presented. This technique allows detailed examination of the extracted pacemaker lead and identification of unsuspected causes of lead failure. Information relative to specific causes of lead failure may result in...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Brodell GK,Wilkoff BL

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) has numerous systemic manifestations and complications. This article gives an overview of hypertension, cardiac complications, and intracranial aneurysms in ADPKD, their pathophysiology, and recent developments in their management. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Krishnappa V,Vinod P,Deverakonda D,Raina R

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article "Total pancreatectomy and islet cell autotransplantation: Definitive treatment for chronic pancreatitis" (Arce KM, Lin YK, Stevens T, Walsh RM, Hatipoglu BA. Cleve Clin J Med 2016; 83:435-442) incorrectly stated that Paul Lacy and David Scharp performed research at the University of Washington at Seattle. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Arce KM,Lin YK,Stevens T,Walsh RM,Hatipoglu BA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring for very important persons (VIPs), including celebrities and royalty, presents medical, organizational, and administrative challenges, often referred to collectively as the "VIP syndrome." The situation often pressures the health care team to bend the rules by which they usually practice medicine. Caring for VI...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Guzman JA,Sasidhar M,Stoller JK

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease is a major cause of death in transplant recipients. PURPOSE:To review current approaches for the detection, evaluation, and treatment of coronary artery disease in transplant recipients. SUMMARY:Renal transplantation promotes the development of coronary artery disease primarily beca...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Braun WE,Marwick TH

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mounting evidence suggests that depression, anxiety, and hostility/anger may each be an independent risk factor for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) occurrence. Data specific to the role of these negative emotional states in predisposing to imminent ACS risk are limited, however. Additionally, a number of studies have in...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Davidson KW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is epidemic and dangerous. Weight loss is difficult but worth the effort. Although new weight-loss drugs are available, there are no magic bullets: to lose weight and keep it off, people must eat less and exercise more. This article presents a practical approach on how physicians can help their patients lose w...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Weiss D

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cases of low back pain, the goal is to detect serious problems and to prevent the pain from becoming chronic by promptly detecting risk factors. The authors lay out a simple, evidence-based approach to low back pain. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Bhangle SD,Sapru S,Panush RS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00