Search results for "Hypertension"
Earn trust, counter misinformation
Physicians are on the front lines of addressing medical misinformation, increasingly figuring out what to address and how.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/earn-trust-counter-misinformation.htm
1 Jun 2023
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring may be most cost-effective for hypertension diagnosis
Ambulatory measurement is the most cost-effective method of diagnosing high blood pressure, a new analysis concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/4.htm
30 Aug 2011
Thoracic society releases guidelines on pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell patients
The American Thoracic Society recently released clinical practice guidelines to help clinicians identify and manage patients with sickle cell disease who are at increased risk for death from pulmonary hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/4.htm
18 Mar 2014
A living guideline for depression treatment
ACP recommends choosing between a second-generation antidepressant or cognitive behavioral therapy for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/a-living-guideline-for-depression-treatment.htm
1 Jun 2023
ADA issues updated position statement on hypertension and diabetes
The statement updates the ADA's 2003 position statement on this topic and summarizes clinical trials of intensive hypertension treatment strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/1.htm
29 Aug 2017
Some recommended therapies may be underused in resistant hypertension
Physicians may be underprescribing certain guideline-recommended therapies for resistant hypertension, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/2.htm
8 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of nonischemic cardiomyopathy with hypertension
A 55-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He has a 2-year history of nonischemic cardiomyopathy. (Echocardiogram 2 years ago demonstrated a left ventricular ejection fraction of 35%.) He is feeling well and reports no shortness of breath; he walks 2 miles daily without symptoms. Medical history is remarkable for hypertension. Medications are lisinopril, carvedilol, and chlorthalidone. Following a physical exam, lab results, and an electrocardiogram, which calcium-channel blockers should be added to this patient's medical regimen?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/3.htm
4 Nov 2014
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
Intensive blood pressure control effective in older frail patients, study finds
Data from SPRINT indicated that frail patients were at higher risk for cardiovascular events than nonfrail patients and benefited similarly from a blood pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg, with no significant increase in adverse events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/2.htm
11 Jul 2023
New drugs approved for hypertension, lupus and COPD
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/fda.htm
1 May 2011