Author: Cosimo Laterza, MD, FAWM, FAAEM; Chief Editor: Trevor John Mills, MD, MPH more... Left orbital floor fracture. This patient presented with little motility disturbance; however, because of the ...

Third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, also referred to as third-degree heart block or complete heart block (CHB), is characterized by complete failure of atrial electrical impulses to reach the ...

Table 1. TNM Classification for Bladder Cancer (Open Table in a new window) ...

Table 1. TNM Classification for Pancreatic Cancer (Open Table in a new window) Tumor limited to the pancreas, ≤2 cm in greatest dimension T1a - Tumor ≤0.5 cm in greatest dimension T1b - Tumor >0.5 cm ...

The extent of tumor invasion (T) has a direct impact on the stage, the likelihood of metastatic nodal disease, and outcome. [3] The location of the primary tumor does not have a direct correlation ...

Warfarin, with a goal international normalized ratio (INR) of 2-3 and percent time in therapeutic INR (TTR) of ≥70% CHADS 2 (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age ≥75 years, Diabetes mellitus, ...

Author: BS Anand, MD; Chief Editor: BS Anand, MD more... Long-term supportive management focuses on the elimination of environmental and lifestyle factors that impair the defense mechanisms of the ...

Author: Emily Tommolino, MD; Chief Editor: BS Anand, MD more ...

The following organizations have released guidelines that include specific recommendations for both acute and ongoing management of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT). Key diagnostic ...

Transudative effusion occurs when fluid permeates the pleural cavity via intact pulmonary vessels, often in association with conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF). [2, 3] Exudative ...

Topical corticosteroids (often abbreviated to steroids) include creams, aerosols, lotions, gels, tapes, and solutions. They are applied externally to the skin or scalp, depending on the condition ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System is a risk-stratifying system used mainly by anesthesiologists to help predict preoperative risks; it has been in ...