Search results for "Cardiology"
AHA, ACC, CDC issue science advisory on hypertension
The American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recent science advisory on control of hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/26/4.htm
26 Nov 2013
20 minutes of moderate daily exercise reduces risk of heart failure
Researchers followed 33,012 men from the Cohort of Swedish Men from 1998 until 2012 or first event of heart failure to determine if physical activity was associated with heart failure risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/18/2.htm
18 Aug 2015
MKSAP Quiz: grade 2/6 early-peaking systolic murmur
A 62-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He is asymptomatic and walks 1 mile most days of the week. Medical history is significant for aortic stenosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Medications are aspirin, metformin, lisinopril, metoprolol, and rosuvastatin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/3.htm
22 Sep 2015
1 in 10 heart patients may be inappropriately prescribed aspirin
More than 10% of patients treated with aspirin therapy for primary cardiovascular disease prevention should probably not have been taking the medication, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/2.htm
13 Jan 2015
Troponin concentration may help stratify risk in those with stable ischemic heart disease and diabetes
Researchers used a high-sensitivity assay to measure cardiac troponin T concentration at baseline, then analyzed whether it was associated with a composite end point (death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, or stroke).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/18/4.htm
18 Aug 2015
Stress tests overused after revascularization
Maternal flu vaccine protects infantsNational reimbursement price set for new high-dose flu vaccine
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/12/4.htm
12 Oct 2010
40 years in health policy, then 40 days in the hospital
My time as a patient made me more aware, in a way that researching and writing about health policy can never do, that although my care experience was mostly positive, this is not the case for millions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/40-years-in-health-policy-then-40-days-in-the-hospital.htm
1 Mar 2022
Guidelines diminish cholesterol worries
Physicians can expect questions from patients confused by a committee's report stating that dietary cholesterol should no longer be considered “a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/cholesterol.htm
1 Jun 2015
Specialist groups issue clinical alert to guide clopidogrel prescribers
Digoxin may be harmful in hemodialysis patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/4.htm
29 Jun 2010
An easy screen for an overlooked disease
Despite poor awareness and a lack of training on handling peripheral artery disease, internists can and should be able to recognize the symptoms and manage 95% of cases. Experts advise how to diagnose and treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/PAD.htm
1 Apr 2011