El
Elastic stockings
in deep vein thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Prevention
in varicose veins
Varicose Veins: Treatment
Elation
Depression and Mania
in mania
Mania
Elbow
drug abuser's (myositis ossificans)
Opioids: Symptoms and Complications
fracture of
Arm
nerve damage at
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
prosthetic
Options for Prostheses
tennis
Lateral Epicondylitis Tennis Elbow Strengthening the Wrist Muscles
Elderly persons
see also Aging
antacids for
Precautions With Over-the-Counter Drugs: Older People
antihistamines for
Some Drugs With Increased Risk for Older People Precautions With Over-the-Counter Drugs: Older People
blood pressure changes in
Effects of Aging High Blood Pressure Ups and Downs of Blood Pressure
compliance in
Adherence to Drug Treatment: Older People and Adherence
dehydration in
Dehydration Aging's Effects
depression in
Depression: Diagnosis
diseases in
Disorders in Older People Some Disorders That Affect Mainly Older People Indirect Influences on Health
drug use in
Aging and Drugs Some Drugs With Increased Risk for Older People Risk Factors: Age Effects of Aging
health care for
How Health Care Is Paid For: Advantages
hearing loss and
Hearing Loss and Deafness: Age Spotlight on Aging
heart changes in
Effects of Aging
heatstroke in
Heatstroke
high sodium levels in
Sodium: Hypernatremia
liver encephalopathy in
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Symptoms and Diagnosis
over-the-counter drugs for
prevention in
Prevention in Older Adults
undernutrition in
Undernutrition Spotlight on Aging
Electrical injuries
Electrical Injuries
Electrical shock, for cardioversion
Diagnosis: Electrophysiologic Testing Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Restoring Normal Rhythm
Electrical stimulation, of muscles
Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: Electrical Stimulation
Electrocardiography (ECG, EKG)
Diagnosis: Electrocardiography ECG: Reading the Waves Common Medical Tests: Measurement of body functions Diagnostic Procedures
in arrhythmias
Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Diagnosis
continuous ambulatory
Diagnosis: Continuous Ambulatory Electrocardiography Holter Monitor: Continuous ECG Readings
in angina evaluation
Angina: Diagnosis
in electrical injury
Electrical Injuries: Treatment
in heart attack
Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction; Unstable Angina): Diagnosis
in heart failure
Heart Failure: Diagnosis
in long QT syndrome
Long QT Syndrome
in pericarditis
Acute Pericarditis: Diagnosis
in rheumatic fever
Rheumatic Fever: Diagnosis
Electrocochleography
Hearing Loss and Deafness: Diagnosis
Electroconvulsive therapy
Treatment of Mental Illness: Electroconvulsive Therapy Depression: Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroencephalography
Procedures: Electroencephalography Common Medical Tests: Measurement of body functions Diagnostic Procedures
in brain death
Stupor and Coma: Prognosis
in encephalitis
Central Nervous System Infections: Diagnosis
in liver encephalopathy
in seizures
Seizure Disorders: Diagnosis Brain Activity During a Seizure
Electrolarynx
Speech Without Vocal Cords
Electrolysis
Excessive Hairiness: Diagnosis and Treatment Symptoms: Evaluation and Treatment
Electrolytes
see also specific substances Vitamin C: Vitamin C Excess Minerals and Electrolytes Minerals
abnormal levels of
Minerals and Electrolytes
in anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms
in Bartter syndrome
Bartter Syndrome
in dehydration
Dehydration
in delirium
Delirium: Causes
in diarrhea
Symptoms: Diarrhea Gastroenteritis: Symptoms Gastroenteritis: Treatment
in Fanconi syndrome
Fanconi Syndrome
in heat cramps
Heat Cramps
in heat exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion
in Liddle syndrome
Liddle Syndrome
water balance and
Water Balance
balance of
Kidneys: Water and Electrolyte Balance
functions of
reference range for
Blood Tests
Electromyography
Diagnosis: Nerve Tests Procedures: Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies Diagnostic Procedures
Electronic fetal heart monitoring
Labor Labor Monitoring the Fetus Fetus or Newborn Problems: Fetal Distress
Electronystagmography
Vertigo: Physical Examination
Electrophoresis
in multiple myeloma
Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis
in sickle cell disease
Sickle Cell Disease: Diagnosis
Electrophysiologic testing
Diagnosis: Electrophysiologic Testing Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Diagnosis Diagnostic Procedures
Electroretinography
Diagnosis: Electroretinography
Electroversion
Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Restoring Normal Rhythm
Elephantiasis
Lymphedema Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Parasites
Elimination diet
Food Allergy: Diagnosis
ELISA test
Diagnostic Procedures
for HIV infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Diagnosis
for pregnancy
Detecting and Dating a Pregnancy
Elliptocytosis, hereditary
Other Causes of Anemia