Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Keep a close eye on the kidneys in diabetes
Screening and adherence to best prescribing practices offer two key ways to prevent or slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/keep-a-close-eye-on-the-kidneys-in-diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2020
MKSAP quiz: Sudden onset of erectile dysfunction
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for the sudden onset of erectile dysfunction that has persisted for 6 months. He reports having erections that are inadequate for vaginal penetration. He feels guilty about not being able to satisfy his wife's requests for sexual intercourse, although he still has sexual desires. He has been sleeping poorly and feeling fatigued throughout the day. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's erectile dysfunction?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2017
Understanding heart failure in African Americans
African Americans have a higher incidence of heart disease at a younger age, and they meet fewer criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, such as nonsmoking, physical activity, and lower body mass index.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/understanding-heart-failure-in-african-americans.htm
1 Nov 2019
Assess for noncardiac complications in congenital heart disease survivors, AHA says
Physicians who care for adult patients with congenital heart disease should be mindful of the effects that the condition has on other organs, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2017
USPSTF issues recommendations on statins for primary prevention
Among other recommendations, low- to moderate-dose statins should be started in adults 40 to 75 years of age who have no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but have at least 1 risk factor and a 10-year CVD event risk calculated at 10% or more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/22/1.htm
22 Nov 2016
USPSTF issues recommendations on statins for primary prevention
Among other recommendations, low- to moderate-dose statins should be started in adults 40 to 75 years of age who have no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but have at least 1 risk factor and a 10-year CVD event risk calculated at 10% or more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/1.htm
15 Nov 2016
ACC updates decision pathway on nonstatin drugs in ASCVD
Experts considered evidence from the FOURIER trial and the SPIRE-1 and SPIRE-2 trials, as well as evidence on addition of ezetimibe to statin therapy after acute coronary syndrome.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/12/1.htm
12 Sep 2017
New options no panacea for depression
Internists can have the greatest impact by continuing to be the first point of contact, treating mild to moderate depression, and explaining what may be available if first-line options fall short.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/new-options-no-panacea-for-depression.htm
1 Sep 2019
Guidance issued on drug-drug interactions for statins, heart meds
A new statement from the American Heart Association recommends that in patients taking amlodipine combined with simvastatin or lovastatin, the dosage of either statin should not exceed 20 mg/d, and for patients in whom statin-fibrate therapy is indicated, fenofibrate or fenofibric acid is preferred because of a lower rate of drug-drug interactions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/25/2.htm
25 Oct 2016
CPAP didn't reduce cardiac events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and pre-existing CVD
Prescribing continuous positive airway pressure with the sole purpose of reducing future cardiovascular events in asymptomatic patients with obstructive sleep apnea and established cardiovascular disease cannot be recommended, an editorial stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2016