Index E

Eardrum: Sec. 3, Ch. 37; Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Ears: Sec. 3, Ch. 37 (see also Hearing, loss of)

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

disorders of

     dizziness and: Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

irrigation of: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

ringing in (tinnitus): Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Earwax: Sec. 3, Ch. 37; Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 37

dizziness and: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Ear canal, bony

projections in: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Eating: (see also Diet; Food; Nutrition)

hospitalization and: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

low blood pressure after: Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in nursing home: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [sidebar]

in nursing homes: Sec. 2 Ch. 14 [sidebar]

occupational therapy for: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

tooth loss and: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

Eating disorders

information resources on: 886

ECG: (see Electrocardiography)

Echinacea: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

drug interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Echocardiography: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

in aortic aneurysm: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in aortic dissection: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in atrial flutter and fibrillation: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in fainting evaluation: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in heart valve disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

in stroke evaluation: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

Ectropion: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Eczema craquelé: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Edema: (see Swelling [edema])

Education

continuing: Sec. 4, Ch. 61, 884

driver: Sec. 4, Ch. 62

EEG: (see Electroencephalography)

Effusion

around heart (pericardial): Sec. 3, Ch. 44

EGD: (see Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

Elastic stockings

in chronic venous insufficiency: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in varicose veins: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Elder mistreatment: Sec. 4, Ch. 64

Eldercare Locator: Sec. 4, Ch. 64

Electrical stimulation

of muscles: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Electrocardiography (ECG): Sec. 2, Ch. 10

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47; Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in dizziness evaluation: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in fainting evaluation: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in fall evaluation: Sec. 3, Ch. 21

in hyperkalemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

in ventricular tachycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Electrocautery

in rosacea: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Electroconvulsive (shock) therapy: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Electroencephalography (EEG): Sec. 2, Ch. 10

in fainting evaluation: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Electrolytes: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

abnormal levels of: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

after surgery: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

Electromyography (EMG): Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 29; Sec. 3, Ch. 42

Electrophoresis

in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Electrophysiologic testing

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47; Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Embolism

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in aneurysm: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in atherosclerosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in deep vein thrombosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

pulmonary

     bed rest-related: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

     in deep vein thrombosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

     prevention of: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

     after stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

retinal: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Emergency department: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

for abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

for heart attack: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

for heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Emphysema: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

heart failure and: Sec. 3 Ch. 46 [detail]

Empty-calorie foods: Sec. 2, Ch. 5

Enalapril

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

Encephalitis

in influenza: Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 52

End-of-life care: Sec. 2, Ch. 16; Sec. 2, Ch. 16

advance directives and: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

assisted suicide and: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

bedside atmosphere during: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

in cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

depression and: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

in hart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

hospice care for: Sec. 2, Ch. 9; Sec. 2, Ch. 16

loss of appetite and: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

pain during: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

in progressive supranuclear palsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Endarterectomy: Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Endocrine system

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Endocrinologist: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Endometrium

biopsy of: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Endorphins: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Endoscopy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

of digestive system: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

of joint: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

in swallowing difficulty: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Endovascular repair: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Enema

tap water: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Enoxaparin: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Entacapone: Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Enterocele: Sec. 3, Ch. 58; Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Entropion: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Enzymes

supplemental: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Epidermis: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [detail]; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Eplerenone: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Epley maneuver: Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Eprosartan

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

Eptifibatide: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Erectile dysfunction: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate: Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 42

Erythrocytes: (see Red blood cells)

Erythropoietin: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in anemia of chronic disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in bone marrow disorders: Sec. 3 Ch. 49 [sidebar]

in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in myelofibrosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in polycythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Escherichia coli infection: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Escitalopram: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Esophagitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

in anemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Esophagus

balloon dilation of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Barrett's: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

bleeding from: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

cancer of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

diverticulum of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

drug-related damage to: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

inflammation of (esophagitis): Sec. 3, Ch. 54

pH of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Schatzki's ring of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

spasms of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

sphincters of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     botulinum toxin injection of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     cutting of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

stricture of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

ulcers of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

varicose veins of

     in myelofibrosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

webs of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate): Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 42

Essential tremor: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Estrogen

postmenopausal levels of: Sec. 3 Ch. 22 [detail]; Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 58

receptors for

     in breast cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

saw palmetto interaction with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

synthetic

     in atrophic vaginitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

     in osteoporosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 22

     side effects of: Sec. 3, Ch. 22; Sec. 3, Ch. 22

     in stress incontinence: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

     in vaginal bleeding: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Etanercept: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Ethacrynic acid: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

dizziness with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Ethical issues: Sec. 4, Ch. 65

Ethicist: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Etidronate: Sec. 3, Ch. 22

Eustachian tube: Sec. 3, Ch. 37; Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Euthanasia: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

Event recorder

for abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Excessive daytime sleepiness: Sec. 3, Ch. 31; Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Exercise stress testing: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in ventricular tachycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Exercise

aerobic: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     in arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     after stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in atherosclerosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

balance: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

benefits of: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

breathing during: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

breathing: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

cardiac function during: Sec. 1, Ch. 1

cooling down from: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

coordination: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in disabilities: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in dystonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

for fainting prevention: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

hand: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

health benefits of: Sec. 3, Ch. 60; Sec. 1 Ch. 1 [sidebar]

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in hot weather: Sec. 3, Ch. 19

intensity of: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

isometric: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     in arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

isotonic: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

Kegel: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     in incontinence: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

for leg cramps: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

in lung disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in osteoarthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

pain during: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

physician evaluation for: Sec. 3, Ch. 60; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

range-of-motion: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

     after fracture treatment: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

     after stroke: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

in rheumatoid arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

strengthening: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     after fracture treatment: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

stretching: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in stroke prevention: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

after stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

supervision for: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in swallowing difficulty: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

vocal: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

in water: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

warming up for: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in water: Sec. 3, Ch. 60; Sec. 3, Ch. 60; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

Exophthalmos: Sec. 3, Ch. 33

External fixation

for fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23; Sec. 3, Ch. 23

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Eye drops: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Eye(s)

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 1, Ch. 2

anatomy of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

blood flow to: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

bulging of (exophthalmos): Sec. 3, Ch. 33

in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 36

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

     in progressive supranuclear palsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

dry: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 36

emboli of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

floaters in: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

function of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

glaucoma of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

gray-white ring of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

ischemia of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

jerking movements of (nystagmus): Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in occipital lobe stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

pressure elevation in (glaucoma)

     dizziness and: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

retina detachment of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

retinal artery blockage of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

retinal vein blockage of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in shingles: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

sunken appearance of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

surgery on: Sec. 3 Ch. 36 [sidebar]

tear production in: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

whites of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Eyeglasses

dizziness and: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

after cataract surgery: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Eyelid

chalazion of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

inflammation of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

inward turning of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

laxity of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36; Sec. 1, Ch. 2

stye of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

drooping of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

spasms of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36; Sec. 3, Ch. 30

xanthelasma of: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Ezetimibe: Sec. 3, Ch. 44