ACE inhibitors are commonly used as first-line agents in managing primary hypertension, especially in patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
ECG is the primary diagnostic tool to detect acute myocardial infarction and identify ischemic changes in the heart.
SABAs, such as albuterol, are the first-line treatment to relieve acute bronchoconstriction during a COPD exacerbation.
For average-risk individuals, FOBT annually and colonoscopy every 10 years are common screening methods for colorectal cancer.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia, especially in older adults.
