Search results for "Cardiology"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of risk for cardiovascular disease
A 49-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He is asymptomatic but is concerned about his risk for cardiovascular disease. Medical history is notable for hypertension. He is a nonsmoker, and he works as an executive at a highly successful company. Family history is noncontributory. His only medication is hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam and cholesterol and glucose testing, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2016
Joplin hospital rebuilds, better than before
After a tornado in 2011 destroyed St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., a new facility will open that will focus on a patient-centered experience, from the aesthetics to the wayfinding to storage and security.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/joplin.htm
1 Oct 2014
No link seen between calcium intake with or without vitamin D and CVD in healthy adults
Obtaining calcium from food rather than supplements is preferred, but supplements can be used safely in patients whose calcium intake is not sufficient, the report said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/25/1.htm
25 Oct 2016
Macrolide antibiotics may be associated with a small increased risk for cardiovascular complications
While the absolute risks for sudden cardiac death and ventricular tachyarrhythmias were small, macrolides are 1 of the more commonly used antibiotic groups in many countries, and millions of patients are prescribed these drugs annually.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/10/5.htm
10 Nov 2015
Statins, gout guidelines fuel debate on best practice
This issue covers the debate about statins guidelines, evidence-based guidelines for gout, and physicians-in-training who face discrimination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2017
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
The first 10 practices to sign up for the Diabetes Collaborative Registry will also have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 for their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/5.htm
14 Jul 2015
Digging into the causes and fixes of resistant hypertension
An enduring challenge is figuring out why patients appear to have resistant hypertension and how to cure them of it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/hypertension.htm
1 Sep 2016
AHA and ACC update heart failure guidelines
New and revised recommendations on the treatment of heart failure were released last week jointly by the American College of Cardiology Foundation and American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/11/5.htm
11 Jun 2013
Focused update released on management of unstable angina, non-ST-segment- elevation MI
The American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association released a focused update last week to their guidelines on management of unstable angina and non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/24/5.htm
24 Jul 2012
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
David R. Hilden, MD, FACP, and Priya Radhakrishnan, MD, FACP, are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/candidates-announced-for-board-of-governors-chair-elect.htm
1 Sep 2021