Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Timing of stroke treatment, preventive therapies presented at stroke meeting
Results of multiple studies examining transfers of acute stroke patients for thrombectomy, delayed use of thrombolysis plus thrombectomy or tenecteplase, and anticoagulation for secondary prevention after cryptogenic stroke were reported at the International Stroke Conference.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/2.htm
13 Feb 2024
OTC birth control pill, naloxone gain approval
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/otc-birth-control-pill-naloxone-gain-approval.htm
1 Sep 2023
1 in 3 adults with new-onset afib during hospitalization have recurrence within a year
The findings suggest that patients who experience a transient episode of atrial fibrillation during hospitalization need risk stratification and follow-up, according to the authors of the matched cohort study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/1.htm
3 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for daytime sleepiness
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for daytime sleepiness. His wife notes that he snores. He sleeps 8 hours each night. On most days of the week, he feels sleepy and will nap for 45 minutes. Following a physical exam and review of a previous procedure, what is the most appropriate test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/08/3.htm
8 Aug 2023
RSV vaccine approved; several actions on opioids
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/rsv-vaccine-approved-several-actions-on-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2023
New atrial fibrillation patient resources available
A patient-centered booklet and a 4-part video series on self-management are free for physicians and patients to download online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/5.htm
17 May 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Abrupt-onset palpitations
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for abrupt-onset palpitations. For the past year, she has been having similar episodes with increasing frequency. Following a physical exam and ECG, what is the most likely rhythm diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/mksap-quiz-abrupt-onset-palpitations.htm
1 Jun 2022
Studies, CMS look at lowering prescription prices
Even as Medicare seeks to negotiate down the costs of 10 prescription drugs, researchers are examining the effectiveness of existing private programs to provide lower drug costs and copays.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/1.htm
5 Sep 2023
Atrial fibrillation patients often prescribed aspirin instead of anticoagulants, study finds
Cardiologists may be prescribing aspirin instead of oral anticoagulants because they think that aspirin is as efficacious as oral anticoagulants, or because they want to avoid the inconvenience of oral anticoagulation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/4.htm
21 Jun 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Ulcerating, painful lesion
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for an ulcerating, painful lesion on his left calf that began as a patch of red skin 2 to 3 weeks ago. He has dialysis-dependent end-stage kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/mksap-quiz-ulcerating-painful-lesion.htm
1 Feb 2022