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Surgeons have been able to implant artificial skin buy discount zyban 150 mg on line, cartilage 150 mg zyban mastercard, synthetic windpipes and artificial blood vessels. In the near future, we will be able not only to replace the functionality of our organs with biomaterials and synthetic devices, but to grow organs which can replace a non-functioning natural organ in its full physiological capacity. Although probably, a certain number of such organs would be used for cosmetic purposes instead of life support. Getting information from the internet by wearing a Google Glass or digital contact lenses would be a huge addition to the process of practicing medicine. Operations have already been streamed live from the surgeon’s perspective; but it could also display the patient’s electronic medical records real-time; or organize live consultations with colleagues. Google Glass can be controlled through voice and hand gestures; while the contact lenses will be controlled with brain waves as there are developments in this area. The whole potential of leveraging the power of augmented reality is huge, although medical professionals should deal with patient privacy and put evidence behind using it in practice. Augmenting Human Capabilities Medical research is meant to discover and develop methods to replace non-functioning organs, capabilities or restore certain functions in the human body. But with the rapid advances of research, instead of only replacing functions, it would be possible to add to our current capabilities and create „super powers”. We could decide what to dream about, how to metabolize drugs, how to digest different types of food; to increase brain function or improve our strength through powered exoskeletons. Curated Online Information In the near future, whether it is the right and reliable medical information, dynamic resources or medical records online; everything will simply be available to everyone which would purely be the most important development in the history of medicine. As people have to deal with false or unreliable information and resources, curating these with medical professionals and expert patients is the key. Customized Mobile Apps The number of medical mobile applications has been rising for years, therefore patients and doctors find it harder and harder to choose the right app for their health management or work. Customized mobile apps such as the pApp that lets doctors create mobile apps for their patients could be the next step. The functions the app should have such as logging blood pressure or medications can be chosen from a menu; and the patient can download the app right away. Digestible Sensors It is possible to swallow digital devices and tiny sensors for gathering and storing data, transmitting body temperature, heart and respiration rate to an external device. In diseases related to our gastrointestinal system, it could give instant diagnosis by combining the results of lab markers and colonoscopy only by swallowing the device that includes a video camera as well. Digital Literacy in Medical Education The only way to prepare healthcare professionals for the digital technologies coming to medicine is to include digital literacy and the main trends of the future of medicine in the official medical curriculum. Medical students can access the materials in a gamification based e-learning platform, and answer questions about the topics covered in the lectures on a Facebook page for bonus points. A new course, Disruptive Technologies in Medicine, aims at introducing students to the technologies from genomics to telemedicine they will use by the time they start practicing medicine. Expensive laboratory equipment is not so much needed for performing biological experiments; elements of the experiments can be ordered on demand and the data or information required are much more accessible than before. The iGem events made it absolutely clear that the number of opportunities in using biotech for different purposes is almost infinite. The new generation of scientists represented by Jack Andraka leverages the power of already available resources and materials in order to come up with real innovations. Embedded Sensors As an addition to digestable and wearable sensors, tooth- embedded sensors can recognize jaw movements, coughing, speaking and even smoking. Evidence-based Mobile Health The number of medical mobile applications has been rising for years, although persuading users to keep on using the apps is a real challenge. The question is not whether such applications could be used in the process of practicing medicine or delivering healthcare, but which ones and to what extent can be useful, therefore evidence based background is needed for implementing mobile apps in the clinical settings. Full Physiological Simulation What if it is possible to examine the human body with all its physiological functions without experimenting with people? One of the most potential applications being developed in this area is the Virtual Physiological Human, a framework enabling collaborative investigation of the human body. Medical students would be able to study the human body in details like never before understanding the core concepts of how our body works and the pathology of diseases. Another example, HumMod consists of 5000 variables describing cardiovascular and metabolic physiology, among others. Gamification Based Wellness Gamification seems to be the key in persuading people to live a healthy lifestyle or stick to the therapy they have been prescribed to as 63% of American adults agree that making everyday activities more like a game would make them more fun and rewarding. Such wearable gadgets, online services, games or mobile health solutions can lead to better results if gamification with the right design is included. Improving our health or making our job more efficient can and therefore should be fun. Holographic Data Input While better data input solutions arise, hardware will probably not even be needed to add data as screens and keyboards will be projected on the wall or on the table making it simple and accessible everywhere in the clinical settings. Holographic keyboards will make us forget about smartphones and tablets, while the data will be stored only in the cloud. Plenty of laboratory methods and procedures will be available at home which could also mean the detection of diseases at an early stage making intervention simpler and more effective. Patients will bring the data to the doctor on any device they use therefore a new role of digital health data analyst will appear soon.

Syncope is a sign of critical stenosis effective 150mg zyban, which requires plasia of the tricuspid valve with abnormal valve urgent treatment purchase 150mg zyban free shipping. Auscultation reveals a click and harsh Pathophysiology mid-systolic ejection murmur heard best on inspiration Regurgitation of blood into the right atrium during sys- in the left second intercostal space often associated with tole results in high right atrial pressures and hence right a thrill. A left parasternal heave may also be felt due to atrial hypertrophy and dilatation. In the chronic un- cases intervention is required before decompensation of treated patient there can be hepatic cirrhosis from the the right ventricle occurs. Echocardiography is diagnostic and is also essential to assess right ventricular function. Tricuspid regurgitation Definition Management Retrograde blood flow from the right ventricle to the Functional tricuspid regurgitation usually resolves with rightatrium during systole. Severe organic tricuspid 48 Chapter 2: Cardiovascular system regurgitation or refractory functional regurgitation may Sinus nodal arrhythmias require operative repair (or rarely replacement). Cardiac arrhythmias A cardiac arrhythmia is a disturbance of the nor- Aetiology mal rhythm of the heart. Tachycardias are also subdivided according to their Clinical features origin: Most patients are asymptomatic but occasionally post- r Sinustachycardia. If bradycardia is episodic and severe, syncope r Ventricular tachyarrhythmias such as ventricular may occur. However, in patients with bundle branch block Most cases do not require treatment other than with- and in cases where the rapid rate of supraventricu- drawal of drugs or treatment of any underlying cause. Chapter 2: Cardiac arrhythmias 49 Sinus tachycardia rate may be regular, bradycardic, tachycardic or variable with pauses. Carotid sinus massage typically leads to a Definition sudden and sometimes prolonged sinus pause. Aetiology/pathophysiology Sinustachycardia is a physiological response to main- tain tissue perfusion and oxygenation. Causes include Complications exercise, fever, anaemia, hypovolaemia, hypoxia, heart The most important complication is cardiac syncope, as failure, hyperthyroidism, pulmonary embolism, drugs in other forms of bradycardia. Clinical features Investigations Palpitations with an associated rapid, regular pulse rate. In addition anti-arrhythmic drugs may be required to Management controlanytachycardia. Atrial arrhythmias Sinus node disease Atrial ectopic beats Definition Sinusnode disease or sick sinus syndrome is a tachy- Definition cardia/bradycardia resulting from damage to the sinus Atrial ectopic beats include extrasystoles and premature node. Aetiology/pathophysiology Aetiology Sinusnode disease is relatively common in the elderly Atrial ectopics are common in normal individuals. All dueto ischaemia, infarction or degeneration of the sinus cardiac cells have intrinsic pacemaker ability. The condition is characterised by prolonged in- ually depolarise until a threshold is reached at which tervals between consecutive P waves (sinus arrest) and point rapid depolarisation occurs and a cardiac action periods of sinus bradycardia. This is most rapid in the sinoatrial may allow tachycardias (typically atrial fibrillation) from node, the normal pacemaker of the heart. This combination of fast and slow or group of cells the gradual depolarisation is more rapid supraventricular rhythms is known as tachy-brady syn- than usual, or if the voltage threshold for rapid depolar- drome. Common causes are electrolyte Tachycardiamaycausepalpitations,andlongpausesmay abnormalities, alcohol or nicotine excess, anaemia, med- cause dizziness and syncope. Clinical features Atrial flutter presents with palpitations, dizziness, syn- Investigations cope or cardiac failure. Massage of the Management carotid sinus causes a transient increase in block with Atrial ectopic beats do not require treatment, although consequent slowing of the ventricular rate. If atrial ectopic beats are fre- Investigations quent they may progress to other atrial arrhythmias. Atrial flutter produces a characteristic regular sawtooth ‘flutter’ waves at a rate of 300 bpm seen best in lead V1. Atrial flutter is a rapid atrial rate between 280 and 350 bpm, most commonly 300 bpm. Drug treatment is used to control ocardial disease such as ischaemic, hypertensive and the ventricular rate, prevent recurrence and may occa- rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis sionally restore sinus rhythm. It may be caused by thyro- logical assessment, recurrence may be prevented by ra- toxicosis. Normally once a cardiac cell has been depolarised it is refractory to re-stimulation for a short period. This pre- vents waves of cardiac depolarisation flowing in a retro- Atrial fibrillation grade direction. If, however, the conduction through the myocardiumisslow(usuallyduetomyocardialdamage), Definition adjacent cells may have recovered from their refractory Atrial fibrillation is a quivering of atrial myocardium period allowing restimulation and hence the formation resulting from disordered electrical and muscle activity. Incidence rate,inthe elderly who depend on atrial function to Common achieve sufficient ventricular filling, or if there is associ- ated significant cardiac damage. Patients may Sex present with palpitations, acute cardiac failure or the M > F gradual onset of increasing shortness of breath.

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Patients may complain of breathlessness buy discount zyban 150mg online, dif- ficulty in ‘catching their breath’ cheap zyban 150mg on line, a feeling of suffocation, Cough and sputum or tightness in the chest. Dyspnoea should be graded by the exertional capability of the patient and the impact Acough is one of the most common presentations of on their lifestyle. In general dyspnoea arises from either the respira- The most common patterns are shown in Table 3. It is usu- thopnoea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea suggests ally streaky, rusty coloured and mixed with sputum. It a cardiovascular cause, patients with lung disease may should be distinguished from haematemesis (vomiting experience orthopnoea due to abdominal contents re- of blood) which may appear bright red or like coffee stricting the movement of the diaphragm. For diagnosis, respiratory dyspnoea is best considered 1 The most common cause is acute infection, particu- according to the speed of onset and further differenti- larly with underlying chronic obstructive airways dis- ated by a detailed history and clinical examination (see ease. Wheeze and stridor 3 Pulmonary oedema in cardiac failure causes pink, frothy sputum and pulmonary infarction such as pul- Wheeze and stridor are respiratory sounds caused by air- monary embolism may cause haemoptysis. Massive haemoptysis may be caused by bronchiectasis, Awheeze is described according to where it is best bronchial carcinoma or tuberculosis. Recent Smoker, weight Haemoptysis Carcinoma until proved (weeks) loss, occasionally otherwise (often dull chest pain associated pneumonia) specific size of airway – usually one bronchus) or poly- creased airway pressure opens the valve, so expiratory phonic (widespread airway limitation). Othercauses inhalation, acute epiglottitis (drooling, unwell), ana- include chronic obstructive airways disease and acute phylaxis, inhaled foreign body. It occurs airway (larynx, pharynx or trachea), extrinsic com- because in inspiration, a valve-like effect worsens ob- pression (lymph nodes, retrosternal thyroid), bilateral struction in the major airways. Pulmonary oedema Cardiac history, intermittent (exertional, orthopnoea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea) or acute – basal crackles, frothy sputum, cardiac chest pain Extrinsic allergic alveolitis Recurrent, occupational exposure Days/weeks Pleural effusions Dull to percussion, reduced breath sounds Carcinoma of the bronchus/ Obstruction causes collapse and consolidation of lung. Months/years Chronic bronchitis/emphysema Smoking history, cough & sputum Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Clubbing and cyanosis, fine crackles Occupational fibrotic lung disease Occupational history 92 Chapter 3: Respiratory system Respiratory chest pain with abdominal pain, e. Chest pain can arise from the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the oesophagus or the musculoskele- talsystem. Respiratorychestpainisusuallyverydifferent Signs fromischaemicchestpain,asitischaracteristicallysharp, and worse on inspiration. Clubbing On enquiring about chest pain ask about the site, nature (sharp, burning, tearing), radiation, precipitat- Clubbing is an increased amount of soft tissue in the ing/relieving factors (deep inspiration, coughing, move- terminal phalanx of the fingers and toes, concentrated ment) and any associated symptoms such as dyspnoea. It is caused by inflamed pleural pathological mechanism of clubbing is unknown, and surfaces rubbing on one another. Pleurisy may also be caused by connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid Normal breath sounds are caused by the turbulent flow arthritis. They are Chest wall pain may be easily confused with pleuritic transmitted to the chest wall through the lungs (see pain, as it is often sharp, but it can be reproduced by Table 3. Other Bronchiectasis causes include thoracic herpes zoster – a persistent pain, Lung abscess which may be burning and last several days before the Chronic empyema Pulmonary fibrosis rash appears. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Retrosternal pain may be due to tracheitis or medi- Cystic fibrosis astinal disease (lymphoma, mediastinitis) but is more Asbestosis commonly cardiac. Cardiovascular Cyanotic congenital heart disease Infective endocarditis Gastrointestinal Cirrhosis, especially primary biliary Non-respiratory chest pain cirrhosis Central chest pain, particularly if radiating to the neck Inflammatory bowel disease Coeliac disease or arms, is more likely to be cardiac. Pericarditis causes Idiopathic Familial usually before puberty a sharp retrosternal/precordial pain which may mimic Idiopathic pleuritic pain as it may be exacerbated by deep inspira- Rare Thyroid acropachy tion, but is classically relieved by leaning forwards. Pain Pregnancy at the shoulder tip is often referred pain from the di- Unilateral clubbing Bronchial arteriovenous aneurysm aphragm, and may reflect an abdominal cause such as Axillary artery aneurysm cholecystitis. Equally, respiratory disease may manifest Chapter 3: Respiratory procedures 93 Table3. Inspiration is However, theseconditionsmayoccurwithoutwheeze, slightly louder and longer than despite severe obstruction. Crackles/crepitations: Normally the airways do not col- Reduced Bilaterally: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe acute asthma. They are differentiated sounds from the larger airways better, so the whole of inspiration and by their timing and nature: r Early inspiratory crackles come from the airways, expiration are heard. These are divided into wheezes from the airways, crack- Pleuralfrictionrub:Acreaking sound in inspiration and les, which come from the large airways, the bronchioles expiration, localised over an area of pleural inflamma- and the alveoli, and friction rubs from the pleura (see tion. Wheezes are musical sounds caused by airway ob- struction and are usually heard in expiration. It is caused by bronchial carcinoma or inhaled foreign body, and is frequently inspiratory. The in obstructive airways disease, although both may be best of three tries is recorded. Other useful testing which can be done by the bedside It is most useful in monitoring disease patterns, e. Laboratory testing Spirometry: This is now possible with bedside elec- More comprehensive tests can be performed in the pul- tronic spirometers, which are more portable and con- monary function laboratory, but the equipment requires venient than the older Vitalograph models. The patient aspecialisttechnician,isexpensive,time-consumingand takes a deep breath to full inspiration, then blows as hard patients with severe chronic airflow limitation find some as they can and must continue to blow into the spirom- of the tests difficult to perform, claustrophobic or ex- eter until the lungs can be emptied no further (≥6sec- hausting. In reversible obstructive 1 Flow–volume loops: These can localise the site of airways disease this gives the graph shown in Fig.

The lesions appear pinkish due to mild erythema and r There is a suggestion of environmental components purchase zyban 150 mg on-line. The Group A streptococcal sore throat can lead to guttate 388 Chapter 9: Dermatology and soft tissues psoriasis discount zyban 150 mg on-line, psoriatic lesions occur at sites of trauma a thin or absent granular layer. Dilated capillaries are and damage (the Koebner phenomenon) and certain¨ seen in the oedematous papillary dermis. Management Psoriasis is a chronic disorder that is managed rather Pathophysiology than cured. Treatments are chosen on the basis of dis- The epidermis is thickened with increased epidermal ease pattern and severity, patient preference and clinical stem cells and keratinocytes. There is a thick silvery scale, which when lifted off char- is a risk of rebound psoriasis on stopping treatment. These treatments are tiple small psoriatic lesions on the trunk often in a expensive and increase the risk of skin cancer. An al- child or young adult with no previous history of pso- ternative may be the use of a high-energy laser that riasis. There is acute onset of diffuse retinoids all of which have systemic toxicity requiring erythema and scaling with sheets of superficial non- monitoring. If the entire skin is affected, it is termed erythrodermic (the von Zumbusch variant). Prognosis This may be associated with systemic upset (malaise, Psoriasis is a lifelong disease with variability in severity fever, diarrhoea) and is potentially life-threatening. Localised forms of pustular psoriasis also occur, such as palmoplantar pustulosis. Pityriases r Flexural or inverse psoriasis affects the inguinal re- gion, axillae and submammary areas. There may not Pityriasis rosea be scales visible due to moisture, the plaques therefore appear erythematous and smooth. Definition r Nail involvement includes pitting, ridging and ony- Pityron is Greek word for bran. Nail involvement is specifically associated diseases characterised by fine, bran-like scales. Aetiology Microscopy The cause is unknown, human herpes virus 7 has been There is infiltration of the strium corneum with neu- suggested; however, the virus is not always detectable in trophils, epidermal hyperplasia with hyperkeratosis and patients with pityriasis rosea. Chapter 9: Erythematous lesions 389 Clinical features Clinical features Most cases commence with a herald patch, a single Lesions are superficial hypopigmented macules appear- salmonpinklesion2–5cmindiameterwithcentralclear- ing light brown or salmon coloured with a fine scale. Days later crops of similar They are most seen commonly on the upper trunk and smaller oval plaques appear and proximal extremities. The lesions distribute along dermatomal lines, which is most evident on the back appearing in a ‘Christmas tree’ Management pattern. Recurrence is common, and frequent relapses may require prophy- Management laxis with topical selenium sulfide or an oral conazole. Steroids and phototherapy may be of value for associated The loss of colour in the skin may persist for several itching. Definition Theichthyosesaredisordersofkeratinisation,whichmay Pityriasis versicolor be congenital or acquired characterised by a generalised scaling of the skin due to hyperkeratosis (see Table 9. Definition Pityriasis (bran-like) versicolour (varying in colour) is Management achronic infection characterised by multiple macular Topical emollients and bath additives are used to help patches varying in size and degree of brown pigmenta- avoid the dryness. Aetiology Caused by infection by the commensal yeast Pityrospo- Erythematous lesions rumorbiculare (also known as Malessezia furfur, Pity- rosporum ovale and Malassezia ovalis). Infection results Erythema multiforme from conversion of the yeast to the mycelial or hyphal form, which may be triggered by heat and humidity and Definition immunosuppression. Theyeastreleasescarboxylicacids, Aself-limiting hypersensitivity reaction affecting the which inhibit melanin production. Lamellar ichthyosis Autosomal recessive 1 in 60,000, may at birth cause the collodion baby with red scaly skin and ectropion, may resolve or progress to other forms Acquired ichthyosis Non-inherited Associated with inflammatory disorders, endocrine anomalies, and neoplasia especially Hodgkin’s disease 390 Chapter 9: Dermatology and soft tissues Aetiology Sex 50% of cases have no obvious underlying cause. Aetio- F > M logical agents include: r Herpes simplex in 33% of cases; may cause recurrent Aetiology attacks. Clinical features r Gastrointestinal disorders: Inflammatory bowel dis- Lesions are pinkish red erythematous papules/plaques ease, Behc¸et’sˆ syndrome and bacterial gastroenteri- with central clearing or concentric rings (target lesions). Disseminated rash with mucosal Clinical features involvement with conjunctivitis and necrotic mucosal Painfulbluish-rednodulesupto5cmindiameterappear ulcers is termed Stevens–Johnson syndrome. This is of- in crops over 2 weeks on the anterior surface of both ten associated with systemic symptoms. The withdrawal of any causative drug and treatment of any associated infection is essential. Short courses of Management oral steroids are sometimes used but their efficacy and Symptomatic treatment and management of any under- safetyareunclear. Recovery may take weeks, and tiforme resulting from herpes simplex can be prevented there may be recurrence. Urticaria Prognosis Disease is usually self-limiting clearing in 2–3 weeks but Definition death can occur with Stevens–Johnson syndrome.

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