Approach to Chest Pain, an Overview
Chest Pain – Summary Chest pain is one of the most common presentations in the emergency department and should be managed according to the cause…
Articles by Franco Cuevas, MD
Overview of Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Acute Asthma Exacerbation – Introduction Chronic asthma is characterized by hypersensitivity to environmental stimuli and sporadic respiratory symptoms. According to estimates, 300 million people worldwide…
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections – Introduction The most prevalent infections in the general population are upper respiratory tract infections. They have significant social repercussions…
Approach to the patient with acute vestibular symptoms, an overview.
Patient With Acute Vestibular Symptoms – Introduction Acute vestibular symptoms are commonly encountered both in acute and outpatient settings. Symptoms can present with classic features…
Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis in Adults
Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis in Adults – Introduction Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt recognition and management. Widely speaking, it is…
Acute Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis in Adults
Acute Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis in Adults Introduction Pyelonephritis, commonly known as upper urinary tract infection, is a bacterial infection that results from bacteria ascending into the…
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
Introduction Pneumonia is one of the most common and severe causes of demise in adult patients worldwide. It is also a significant cause of morbidity…
Acute Headache in Adults
Introduction Headache is one of the most frequent clinical concerns among patients in emergency departments and a common pathology treated by neurologists and general practitioners….