Search results for "Cholesterol"
Statins appear to benefit all ages, may be less helpful for primary prevention in the elderly
A meta-analysis by the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists' Collaboration looked at the effect of statins on major vascular events, cause-specific mortality, and cancer incidence.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/4.htm
12 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Routine visit for HIV
A 44-year-old man is evaluated in the office during a routine visit. Medical history is significant for HIV diagnosed at age 25 years, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is a current smoker. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and lab tests, what risk factors will result in underestimation of the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/19/3.htm
19 Mar 2019
Statin uptake suboptimal in PAD, industry-funded study finds
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) were less likely to be taking statins than those with cerebrovascular disease or coronary heart disease, despite a high risk for atherosclerotic events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/14/4.htm
14 Jul 2020
Mixed findings on remdesivir for COVID-19, news on SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
Among other news this week, the NIH and the WHO released results from remdesivir trials, more negative findings were published for hydroxychloroquine, and ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine held a vaccine forum featuring Anthony S. Fauci, MD, MACP, and other experts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/2.htm
20 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Routine office visit for patient with HIV
A 44-year-old man is evaluated in the office during a routine visit. Medical history is significant for HIV diagnosed at age 25 years, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is a current smoker. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and electrocardiogram, what factors will result in underestimation of the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a carotid bruit
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a carotid bruit detected on routine medical examination. He reports no history of previous focal neurologic symptoms or visual loss. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia treated with metformin, moderate-intensity pravastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam, neurological exam, and lab results, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2019
MKSAP Quiz: New-onset dependent edema
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for new-onset dependent edema that began 3 weeks ago. She says it is difficult to walk, and she has gained 4.5 kg (10 lb) of fluid weight. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney biopsy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/3.htm
12 Feb 2019
PCSK9 inhibitor appears more effective than ezetimibe for short-term LDL lowering in small, randomized trial
The authors of an accompanying editorial noted that PCSK9 inhibitors like evolocumab are not approved for the indication in the trial and have not yet been shown to reduce cardiovascular events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/5.htm
5 Apr 2016
Diabetes outcomes similar when primary care provided by NPs, PAs, or physicians, study finds
More care by nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) may be a way to expand primary care access while maintaining quality standards.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/4.htm
20 Nov 2018
Lack of access to PCSK9 inhibitors associated with cardiovascular events
Risk for myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft, and cardiac arrest was higher in patients whose prescription for a PCSK9 inhibitor was denied or abandoned.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/2.htm
30 Jul 2019