Abstract:
:Nitroglycerin and long-acting nitrates are the pharmacologic mainstays of antianginal therapy, both for acute attacks and for prophylaxis. Propranolol is often effective for prophylaxis in patients incompletely helped by nitrates. A holistic approach is stressed. Appropriate drug use will effect marked improvement in most pateints.
journal_name
Postgrad Medjournal_title
Postgraduate medicineauthors
Richtsmeier TE,Preston TAdoi
10.1080/00325481.1977.11714674subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1977-11-01 00:00:00pages
91-100issue
5eissn
0032-5481issn
1941-9260journal_volume
62pub_type
杂志文章abstract::When patients have a clear understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease, management is easier for the physician and the patient is better able to cope with the disease. Patients also should be made aware of the proper use of antihistamines and anticholinergics that control tremor, as well a...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1980.11715531
更新日期:1980-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Since the sexual revolution of the 1960s, medical complications of sexual activity and sexual side effects related to use of medications have become a significant part of healthcare practice. Specifically, there has been an expanding interest in the treatment of headaches and their relationship to sexual function. Mos...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2001.01.824
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Allergy is responsible for many problems in the pediatric age-group. At times the most difficult job for the physician is to determine if the patient is indeed allergic and, if so, to what. Allergy skin testing remains the first choice for diagnostic study. Treatment consists of avoiding the offending allergen if poss...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1984.11716317
更新日期:1984-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tests to measure the volume of gastric contents are necessary to determine the nature of a gastric emptying disorder. The conditions that can affect gastric emptying are as varied as peptic ulcer disease, achlorhydria, viral and bacterial infections of the stomach, diabetes, scleroderma, anorexia nervosa, and CNS lesi...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1987.11699726
更新日期:1987-02-15 00:00:00
abstract::In recent years bone marrow transplantation has become increasingly feasible for treating adult acute leukemia unresponsive to chemotherapy. However, the technique is not without significant intrinsic morbidity. The mouth is a singularly sensitive reflector of the cytotoxic, infectious, and hemorrhagic complications a...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1979.11715304
更新日期:1979-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Many drugs with which to treat reversible obstructive airway disease are available. Beta-adrenergic aerosols are the first line of defense; these are followed, when necessary, by either timed-release theophylline or oral beta-adrenergics. Often, a combination of these drugs must be used to achieve effective relief of ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1987.11699911
更新日期:1987-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a new and frightening epidemic. Epidemiology has clearly delineated the mechanisms of spread as sexual intercourse, transfer of blood, and vertical transfer from infected mother to newborn child. Although much remains to be answered about infection with the AIDS virus, pres...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.1989.11700636
更新日期:1989-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) is a prevalent condition commonly observed in patients with chronic infections, cancer, trauma, and inflammatory disorders. In this article, Dr Andrews examines new research findings that enhance the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of ACD. After a brief review of iron h...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3810/pgm.11.2004.suppl36.250
更新日期:2004-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The best treatment for adenocarcinoma of the prostate depends on the patient's age, general medical condition, life expectancy, and willingness to accept such side effects as impotence. Radical prostatectomy or full-dose radiation therapy are usually curative when cancer is confined to the gland. The technique of pros...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.1988.11700490
更新日期:1988-11-15 00:00:00
abstract::With use of the International Normalized Ratio (INR), physicians can accurately assess the intensity of anticoagulation in treatment programs and trials. Bleeding is the major complication of oral anticoagulant therapy, and its incidence can be lessened, with no loss of efficacy, by using less intense therapy (INR, 2 ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Oat cell carcinoma is the one variety of primary lung cancer which is sufficiently responsive to a variety of drugs and drug combinations that a very high rate of response and significant prolongation of survival can be consistently achieved. The question of whether anyone has been "cured" by drug treatment awaits mor...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1978.11714758
更新日期:1978-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::A carefully taken history and thorough physical examination remain the most crucial aspects of diagnosing rheumatic disorders. Non-rheumatologic conditions also need to be kept in mind. Laboratory tests should be looked on as mostly supportive or confirmatory, because many of the tests are relatively nonspecific and m...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.1991.11700818
更新日期:1991-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pregnancy is an important risk factor for venous thrombosis, and venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of preventable death in pregnancy. Diagnosis of venous thromboembolism is complicated in that the symptoms of dyspnea and lower extremity edema are relatively common complaints of pregnant patients. Physicians sh...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2000.09.15.1238
更新日期:2000-09-15 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to identify opportunities among gastroenterologists and gastroenterology nurse practitioners (NPs)/physician assistants (PAs) for continuing medical education (CME) related to functional constipation. METHODS:An online, case-vignette survey was designed to identify and quantify pr...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.2018.1464364
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Understanding the role of the kidneys in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has taken on an increased importance in recent years with the arrival of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors - antihyperglycemic agents (AHAs) that specifically target the kidneys. This review includes an update on the physiology o...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.2016.1147926
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In the face of deficiencies in our present system of introducing new drugs, clinicians must be committed to monitoring patients carefully. They must not be caught up in the hyperbole and excitement of the latest new drug, but instead should allow the crucible of time to teach them and the rest of the medical community...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1983.11697799
更新日期:1983-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The term "autoimmune thyroid disease" encompasses all of the autoimmune thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, most cases of silent thyroiditis, and postpartum thyroiditis. Extrathyroidal manifestations (e.g., ophthalmopathy, dermopathy) can occur in Graves' disease and, less commonly,...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3810/pgm.2000.01.810
更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Systolic dysfunction of the heart represents a state of "prerenal" azotemia, in which the excess of total body salt and water is redistributed to venous and interstitial fluid compartments. This results in a diminished effective circulating blood volume and thereby decreases tissue perfusion. The kidneys perceive the ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1994-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Persistent hoarseness in a patient should always alert the physician to the possibility of laryngeal carcinoma. Prompt visualization of the larynx is essential, particularly in high-risk patients over 40 years of age without a history of upper respiratory infection. Mirror examination (indirect laryngoscopy) is the us...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1980.11715452
更新日期:1980-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Myasthenia gravis most commonly affects the ocular muscles. Abnormal fatigability of the involved muscle groups is the most remarkable feature of the physical examination. Recent studies have demonstrated that a thymus-derived antibody plays a role in the pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis, which is now thought to be a...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1979.11715218
更新日期:1979-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Migraine is a common hereditary disorder manifested by episodic headache, irritability, and gastrointestinal upset. The condition may be triggered by dietary, environmental, psychological, or pharmacologic factors. With proper diagnosis and judicious use of abortive and prophylactic therapy, patients often obtain exce...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1987.11699870
更新日期:1987-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although the incidence of measles has reached record low levels in the United States, measles continues to occur in young adults. No single public health measure can ensure immunity for young adults, as school immunization laws do for young children. Therefore, to eliminate measles in this age-group, clinicians must t...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1985.11698856
更新日期:1985-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Community-acquired pneumonia is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and is often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. Although it can be caused by a wide variety of micro-organisms, the pneumococcus, atypicals, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.2015.1074030
更新日期:2015-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a commercially available weight loss program on weight and glycemic control among obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants included 69 patients (49 females, 20 males) with type 2 diabetes who had a mean +/- SD age of 52.2 +/- 9.5 years, a body mass index ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.3810/pgm.2009.09.2046
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Not since the early 1950s has the number of new cases of syphilis been as high as it is now. The infectious agent, Treponema pallidum, is extremely difficult to culture in vitro and almost impossible to see by conventional light microscopy. A nonspecific antibody test is used for screening and a specific treponemal an...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.1990.11704578
更新日期:1990-02-15 00:00:00
abstract::Abdominal aortic aneurysms are believed to result from several factors, one probably being inflammation that leads to dilatation, plaque deposition, and degeneration of the arterial wall. Most of these aneurysms are asymptomatic, but abdominal or back pain, shock, and a pulsatile abdominal mass indicate rupture. Initi...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.1999.08.651
更新日期:1999-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Viral diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients, whether they live in the community or in long-term care facilities. Management of viral infections in older adults is complicated by factors that include the infrequency or absence of common signs and symptoms of infection and advers...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2005.11.1687
更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of inter-arm blood pressure difference (IAD) in Chinese community hypertensive population. METHODS:The cross-sectional study included 7788 hypertensive patients (3673 male and 4115 female, aged 62.3 ± 13.6 years) in Guangdong, China. IAD ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.2020.1826184
更新日期:2020-10-29 00:00:00
abstract::Head trauma in the elderly is a major source of morbidity and mortality in this population. Prevention of the primary injury is ideal and requires that the primary care physician understands the neurosensory changes of aging. Failing prevention, rapid diagnosis and efficient management of the traumatized patient are o...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1988.11700292
更新日期:1988-05-15 00:00:00
abstract::Patients with dyslipidemia receive a cardiovascular benefit from lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Atorvastatin is currently one of the most effective approved medications for lowering LDL-C, and has been shown to significantly reduce cardiovascular risk in many patient groups. However, even with s...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2012.01.2513
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00