Index E

Eagle's syndrome 1350

Earache 1333-1334

Ears (see also Hearing)

acoustic neuroma of 1341-1342

age-related changes in 1329-1343

cancer of 1342-1343

disorders of 1329-1343

infection of 1335-1336, 1336-1337, 1337-1338

metastases to 1343

middle

     cholesteatoma of 1338-1339

     glomus tumor of 1340-1341

     infection of 1336-1337, 1337-1338

pain in 1333-1334

in physical examination 28t, 33

pinnal lesions of 1342, 1342-1343

sclerosis of 1339-1340

swimmer's 1335-1336

tinnitus of 1329-1333, 1330t

tumors of 1340-1343

Earwax 1330t, 1334

Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Scale 803t

Eaton-Lambert syndrome 513, 522-523

Eccrine glands 1234

ECG (see Electrocardiography)

Echinococcosis 1129

Echocardiography 825t, 829-830 (see also Doppler echocardiography)

in acute mitral regurgitation 874

in aortic dissection 940, 941

in aortic valve stenosis 866

in chronic mitral regurgitation 875-876

in COPD 781

in heart failure 903

in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 913

in infective endocarditis 882

ECT (see Electroconvulsive therapy) 321

Ectasias, vascular

colonic 1057-1058

gastrointestinal 1051-1052

Ectopic beats 885-895, 886t (see also Arrhythmias)

supraventricular 886t, 887, 889

ventricular 886t, 892-893

Ectropion 32, 1288, 1308, 1310f, 1313

Eczema 1249-1252

asteatotic 1247

gravitational 1251-1252

varicose 1251-1252

Eczema craquel 1247

Edema

in cardiovascular examination 824

cerebral, with hypernatremia treatment 568

in chronic deep vein insufficiency 930

in deep vein thrombosis 924

in heart failure 902, 903

in hyponatremia 565t

in nephrotic syndrome 956

pulmonary

     in acute mitral regurgitation 874

     in respiratory failure 788

traumatic 926

Edentulism 1016

Edrophonium test 521

Ejection fraction

age-related changes in 816t, 819, 820

in heart failure 903

Elastic stockings

in chronic deep vein insufficiency 930

in varicose veins 932

Elbow

bursitis of 498

range of motion of 270t

surgery on, pain after 263

Elder abuse 149-155, 152t, 153t

documentation of 153

financial 149

in nursing home 110

physical 149

prevention of 154

psychologic 149

reporting of 155

resources on 1414

risk factors for 150, 151t

Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) 82

Electrical stimulation 276-277

Electrocardiogram 824-826, 825t

age-related changes in 896

ambulatory 826

in aortic regurgitation 870

in aortic valve stenosis 866

in atrioventricular block 898-899

in COPD 781

in coronary artery disease 854

event recorder for 826

in heart failure 904

in hyperkalemia 571

in hypermagnesemia 584

in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 913

in hypocalcemia 574

in hypokalemia 568

in hypothermia 665f, 667

in mitral regurgitation 875

in myocardial infarction 858-859

probucol-related changes in 622

in pulmonary embolism 775

in sinoatrial block 898

supraventricular ectopic beats on 887

in syncope 178

ventricular ectopic beats on 892

ventricular tachycardia on 893

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 321

Electrodiagnostic testing, in muscular disorders 515, 518-519, 518t

Electrolytes

disorders of 561-571 (see also specific disorders)

in muscular disorders 513

postoperative 252-253

Electromyography

in fecal incontinence 1094

in hypothyroidism 530

in muscular disorders 518-519, 518t

Electron-beam computed tomography 825t, 831

Electronystagmography 189

Electrophysiologic testing

in cardiovascular disorders 826

in syncope 178

ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay), in HIV infection 1380

Embolism (see also Thromboembolism)

atheromatous, in small-vessel syndrome 922

cerebral 413-415

     in infective endocarditis 880

pulmonary 771-778 (see also Pulmonary embolism)

     as fracture complication 214-215

renal 959

Emergency medical care 93-95, 94t

Emollients

in dermatitis 1250

in xerosis 1248

Emphysema 779-787, 785

sexual activity and 1161

Enalapril

aging effect on 60t

in heart failure 907

in hypertension 842t

Encainide 893

Encephalitis

parkinsonism in 444t

Encephalopathy

HIV-associated 1380

myoclonus with 450t

Endarterectomy

in ischemic stroke 410

in pulmonary embolism 778

End-diastolic volume

age-related changes in 816, 816t

during exercise 820

Endocarditis 878-885, 881t, 883t-884t

Endocrine system

     anemia with 679

     depression and 311t

     erectile dysfunction with 1167

gastrointestinal tumors of 1146t

thyroid (see Thyroid gland)

End-of-life care (see also Dying patient), 115-127

in COPD 787

in dementia 365

in Parkinson's disease 441

Endometrium

biopsy of 1194, 1212

cancer of 1203-1204, 1203t

     estrogen replacement therapy and 655, 1214

hyperplasia of 1214, 1216

Endophthalmitis, postoperative 1295

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 1011-1013

Endoscopy 1006-1013 (see also Colonoscopy: Sigmoidoscopy)

in achalasia 1035

in angiodysplasia 1052

in antibiotic-associated diarrhea 1067

in bezoar therapy 1051

in bleeding 1107

in diarrhea 1090

in peptic ulcer disease 1045

End-systolic volume 816t

Endurance exercises 301-303, 301t, 302t, 303t

Enema 1084t, 1085

Enophthalmos 32, 1284

Enoxacin 1372t

theophylline interaction with 68t

Entacapone 440, 449t

Enteral (tube) feeding 601-603, 602t

Enteritis, regional (Crohn's disease) 1062-1066, 1064t, 1099t

Enterobacteriaceae infection, in endocarditis 884t

Enterocele 1195, 1197, 1198f, 1200

Enterococcal infection, in endocarditis 879, 883t

Enterocolitis, radiation 1122

Enterovesical fistula 1202

Enthesopathy 488

Entropion 32, 1288, 1309, 1313

Environment

assessment of 52

falls and 195, 195, 200t

in dementia 359, 374-375

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), in HIV infection 1380

Enzymes

in neurotransmitter systems 382t

in pressure sore treatment 1273t

Eosinophilic pneumonia 796t

Ephedrine 521

Epidemiology (see Demographics)

Epidermal growth factor 1005

Epidermis (see Skin)

Epidermoid carcinoma, anorectal 1144-1145

Epididymo-orchitis 1191

Epidural infusion 264

Epilepsy (see Seizures)

Epiphora 1313

Epiphrenic diverticulum 1113

Epirubicin 1226t

Epistaxis 1345-1346

Eprosartan

in hypertension 842t

Eplerenone

in hypertension 839t

Eptifibatide 702

Epulis fissuratum 1019

Epworth sleepiness scale 456t

Equilibrium 181

ERCP (see Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)

Erectile dysfunction 1158, 1165-1171, 1168t, 1169t

chronic renal failure and 1161

in diabetes mellitus 1160

after prostatectomy 1162

resources on 1414

Ergot alkaloids

adverse effects of 65t

in hypotension 848, 849

Erythema multiforme 1239t-1240t

oral 1020t-1021t

Erythrocytes 673

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 1384-1385

in giant cell arteritis 508

Erythrocytosis

in polycythemia vera 709, 709t

secondary 709, 710t

Erythromycin 1371t

statin interaction with 621

theophylline interaction with 68t

Erythroplakia 1021

Erythropoietin

in anemia of autonomic failure 683

in anemia of renal disease 678

in chronic renal failure 964

in myelofibrosis 713

Esophagitis 1112

drug-induced 1001

in gastroesophageal reflux disease 1039

hiatus hernia and 1120

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy 1007-1009

Esophagus

achalasia of 1035-1036

age-related changes in 1001

bleeding from 1109

disorders of 1030-1040, 1031t, 1034t

foreign body in 1008, 1034

inflammation of (see Esophagitis)

perforation of 1112-1113

rings of 1038-1039, 1113

strictures of 1007, 1037-1038

surgery on 1112-1113

tumors of 1007-1008, 1134-1136

varices of 1008, 1109

webs of 1038-1039

ESR (see Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

Essential thrombocythemia (see Thrombocythemia)

Essential tremor 429-431

vs. parkinsonism 436

Estazolam 457t

Estradiol

for estrogen replacement therapy 1212-1215

silastic rings with 1214

transdermal 1214

Estrogen 1212-1215 (see also Estrogen replacement therapy)

age-related change in 1384t

in angiodysplasia 1052

breast cancer and 716

deficiency of 656t

in prostate cancer 1186

receptors for, in breast cancer treatment 1225

sexual function and 1163t, 1164t

synthetic 1214

uterine cancer and 716

vaginal application of 1214

Estrogen replacement therapy  655, 1159, 1211-1217

cholesterol level effects of 1210

contraindications to 1213t

in disease prevention 50t

exercise and 305

in lipoprotein disorders 623

after myocardial infarction 861

in osteoporosis 479

in vaginal bleeding 1194

Estropipate 1212-1215

Eszopiclone 457t

Etanercept 502

Ethacrynic acid 584

Ethambutol 1374t

in tuberculosis 766-767

Ethical issues 127-141

capacity and 128-130

confidentiality and 133

disclosure and 133

do-not-resuscitate orders and 138-139

dying patient and 123-125

Patient's Bill of Rights and 129t

surrogate decision making and 138

Ethionamide, sexual function and 1164t

Etidronate 580

Etodolac 386t, 492t

Eustachian tube

obstruction of 1336-1337

tinnitus and 1330t

Euthanasia 139

Euthyroid hyperthyroxinemia 650

Euthyroid sick syndrome 646

Examination (see Physical examination)

Excessive daytime sleepiness 458

Exenatide 636

Exercise 295-305

ambulation 273, 274f

atherosclerosis and 851

balance training 304

blood creatine kinase after 513

capacity for, age-related changes in 756-757, 816t, 820-821, 902

cardiovascular function during 816t, 820-821, 822

conditioning 273

in constipation 1084

coordination 272

in COPD 786

counseling about 300t

cuff weights for 304

in dementia 364

in diabetes mellitus 631

drug use and 305

endurance 301-303, 301t, 302t, 303t

evaluation of (see Exercise stress testing)

flexibility 304

for frailty prevention 50t, 52

in gait disorders 207-211

health benefits of 295-297

health risks of 297

intensity of 299-301, 302-303, 303t

Kegel's 977, 1199

medical supervision of 299t

metabolic requirement for 301t

muscle-strengthening 271, 303-304

in osteoarthritis 491

in pain management 396

in parkinsonism 437

perceived exertion and 302-303, 303t

prescription for 298-304

in pulmonary rehabilitation 808

range-of-motion 269-271, 270t, 271f

screening for 297-298, 298t

stretching 304

     in muscle cramps 534, 534f

after stroke 281-282

target heart rate during 302, 302t

in weight reduction 605

Exercise stress testing 825t, 827-829, 827t

in pulmonary interstitial disease 798

Exposure therapy

in obsessive-compulsive disorder 326

in phobic disorders 326

Extrapyramidal disorders 428-450 (see also specific disorders)

Eyelids

age-related changes in 1288

basal cell carcinoma of 1309f

disorders of 1308-1311

ectropion of 1308, 1310f

entropion of 1309

inflammation of 1310

nodules of 1311

ptosis of 1310

spasm of 1310

Eyes (see also Vision)

age-related changes in 1284-1293, 1285f

age-related maculopathy of 1304-1305

cataract of 1293-1295

diabetic retinopathy of 1301-1304, 1303t

disorders of 1293-1316, 1296f, 1309f, 1311f, 1313f, 1314f (see also specific disorders)

dry 1312-1313

     in Sjögren's syndrome 505, 1312-1313

examination of 32

excessive tearing of 1313

foreign body sensation in 1314

glaucoma of 1295-1301, 1296f, 1300t

problems with 28t

quinolone-induced disorders of 1372t

in rosacea 1248

vascular disorders of 1305

xerophthalmia of (see Eyes, dry)