Search results for "Statins"
Predicting heart disease with markers is risky undertaking
Genome-wide association studies have identified at least 22 new genetic markers for CHD risk. The current debate around the value of CRP for CHD risk assessment could be considered a warm-up for things to come.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/genomics.htm
1 Feb 2009
In the News
Clinical updates from the reports compiled by ACP IntenristWeekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/in-the-news.htm
1 May 2009
Updated guidelines released for management of HIV in primary care
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines last week on management of HIV in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/7.htm
19 Nov 2013
Preventive aspirin reasonable for diabetics at high risk, not low
Preventive aspirin reasonable for diabetics at high risk, not lowEducation effort increased thiazide use
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/1.htm
8 Jun 2010
New BP guideline seeks earlier intervention
Recategorized, lower thresholds might give physicians effective new weapons in the fight against hypertension, but some contend that it's premature to change clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/new-bp-guideline-seeks-earlier-intervention.htm
1 Mar 2018
Preventive aspirin inflames opinions
Aspirin's long-standing role in cardiovascular health does not resolve its precise benefit in terms of cardiovascular prevention, specifically in patients who haven't had a myocardial infarction or stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/aspirin.htm
1 May 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of gradually progressive abdominal distention
A 68-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of gradually progressive abdominal distention. Her medical history is notable for a 20-year history of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. She also has had a 10-year history of elevation of serum aminotransferase levels, which was attributed to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. She does not consume alcohol. Her medications are metformin, lisinopril, low-dose aspirin, and simvastatin. Following physical and abdominal exams, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/09/3.htm
9 Aug 2016
Many stent patients delay taking clopidogrel with adverse results
ABIM offers module on caring for the medically underservedUpcoming survey on injection practices
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/7.htm
4 May 2010
Data support targeted approach to cholesterol screening in young adults
The 10-year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease was less than one half of 1% in nonsmoking, nondiabetic women younger than age 50 years and men younger than age 40 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/16/1.htm
16 May 2017
Revised PCI guidelines emphasize team approach to determining treatment
Guidelines on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have been expanded to offer comprehensive and specific recommendations for every anatomic subgroup of patients with stable coronary artery disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/4.htm
8 Nov 2011