Search results for "Cardiology"
Guidance released on use of new oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular afib
The European Heart Rhythm Association published guidance last week on using new oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/6.htm
7 May 2013
Appropriate use criteria offered for noninvasive vascular tests of more than 100 clinical scenarios
Eleven medical societies drafted detailed criteria to help clinicians optimize the appropriate use of noninvasive vascular tests in patients with known or suspected disorders of the venous system, such as venous insufficiency; varicose veins; blood clots in the leg, arm or abdomen; and pulmonary embolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/4.htm
23 Jul 2013
Metabolic syndrome predicts death, cardio disease
Correctional health care conference to be held in October
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/6.htm
21 Sep 2010
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2020
Clopidogrel may improve outcomes after CABG in patients with MI
Unapproved prescription cough, cold, allergy meds pulled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/6.htm
8 Mar 2011
CABG associated with nearly three times the stroke risk of PCI
Coronary revascularization by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with an increased risk of stroke, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/5.htm
21 Aug 2012
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/7.htm
19 Jun 2012
Examination of statin use in relation to guidelines reveals underuse in CKD patients
Differing statin guidelines are fairly concordant on use of the drugs in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/25/5.htm
25 Nov 2014
High-intensity statins often not prescribed after CHD hospitalization, study finds
Patients who are hospitalized for coronary heart disease (CHD) often don't fill prescriptions for high-intensity statins after discharge, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/27/2.htm
27 Jan 2015
Prior aspirin use a marker for recurrent events post-ACS, but not mortality
Peer support lowered A1cs in male veterans
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/4.htm
19 Oct 2010