SINCE the recognition of the Coxsackie viruses in 1948 1 a number of diverse human illnesses have been associated with these viruses. The gamut of clinical manifestations attributed to the Coxsackie ...

A 35-year-old man presents with sudden onset sharp chest pain following a flu-like illness. The pain does not radiate and is not associated with breathlessness. It is relieved slightly by sitting up ...

Blood flows through the heart and generates noises known as heart sounds. These noises occur due to heart valves opening and closing as the heart pumps blood. A doctor can gain valuable information by ...