Search results for "Aspirin"
Nearly 50% of older U.S. adults reported taking aspirin preventively
A study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2011 to 2018 found that 46.7% of respondents ages 60 years and older used aspirin for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease prevention and suggested potential overuse in certain groups.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/4.htm
29 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Aspirin management before polypectomy
A 58-year-old man is counseled before undergoing colonoscopy and polypectomy in 10 days' time. Two years earlier, he had an inferior wall myocardial infarction. His medications are low-dose aspirin, atorvastatin, metoprolol, and enalapril. What is the most appropriate management of his aspirin therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/3.htm
13 Apr 2021
COVID-19 research looks at aspirin, disparities, long-term outcomes
Recent aspirin use may be associated with improved COVID-19 outcomes, and hospitals had widely differing mortality rates in April 2020. Half of discharged patients reported ongoing symptoms at four months, and most ICU patients showed evidence of impairments at one month, new studies found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/1.htm
23 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, fatigue, easy bruising
A 48-year-old woman who works the night shift presents with a one-year history of gaining 25 pounds, as well as fatigue, easy bruising, and difficulty remembering things. Medical history is significant for hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and menopausal hot flushes. After medication review and physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in evaluation?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/3.htm
15 Dec 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of dyspnea on exertion
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of dyspnea on exertion, malaise, fatigue, and anorexia. History is significant for hypertension, gout, and osteoarthritis. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/27/3.htm
27 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for urinary incontinence
A 67-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for urinary incontinence. Six months ago, he began tamsulosin for occasional nocturia, frequency, and urgency related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin decreased the frequency of nocturia, but he continued to have daytime urinary urgency with a few occasions of urine leakage. Following a physical exam and bladder ultrasonography, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/3.htm
20 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for progressive chest pain
A 56-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for progressive chest pain and dyspnea that began 3 hours ago. Medical history is significant for hypertension treated with lisinopril. Following a physical exam, electrocardiogram, and chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate immediate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-progressive-chest-pain.htm
1 Sep 2020
Age only one consideration in post-MI drug therapy
To determine the best therapy for elderly patients after a heart attack, physicians should get to know their goals for their lives.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/age-only-one-consideration-in-post-mi-drug-therapy.htm
1 Sep 2020
NSAIDs associated with increased risk of bleeding, cardiovascular events after MI
Compared to other NSAIDs, celecoxib and meloxicam were associated with a lower risk of bleeding or cardiovascular events among Korean patients who had a myocardial infarction (MI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/28/5.htm
28 Jul 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Preconception counseling for mitral stenosis
A 26-year-old woman seeks preconception counseling. She has a history of mitral stenosis and underwent mitral valve replacement with a tilting-disc mechanical prosthesis 5 years ago. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate anticoagulation regimen for this patient during the first trimester?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/3.htm
23 Jun 2020