Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Tailoring diabetes screening by race, ethnicity may lead to earlier diagnosis
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to determine the body mass index and age thresholds for diabetes screening in major racial/ethnic minority populations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/1.htm
10 May 2022
Factoring drug costs into diabetes decisions
A sizable number of patients with diabetes do not consistently fill their prescriptions or take less than the prescribed amount due to costs, but there are ways to make it easier on a patient's pocketbook.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/factoring-drug-costs-into-diabetes-decisions.htm
1 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for osteoporosis
A 78-year-old woman is evaluated for osteoporosis. She was diagnosed 5 years ago following a fragility fracture in the left hip. Following medical treatment and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2022
Presenting symptoms in low-risk outpatients not always associated with higher baseline CAD risk
Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the PROMISE trial to determine the relationship between coronary artery disease (CAD) symptoms at presentation and resulting processes of care, test results, and clinical outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/12/4.htm
12 Apr 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for systemic lupus erythematosus
A 30-year-old woman is seen in follow-up. She was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus 12 years ago. She was treated for lupus nephritis, which is now quiescent. What health risk assessment should be performed now?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/3.htm
5 Apr 2022
Evidence shifting for cardiac drugs with insect allergies
The cardiovascular benefits of beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors must be weighed against anaphylaxis risk in patients with allergy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/evidence-shifting-for-cardiac-drugs-with-insect-allergies.htm
1 Apr 2022
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022
Discontinuing primary preventive aspirin didn't appear to increase mortality risk
Regular aspirin users who were switched to placebo in a randomized trial did not have increased risk of all-cause mortality or cardiovascular disease events compared with those who continued aspirin, but the findings of the post hoc analysis were inconclusive.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/15/2.htm
15 Mar 2022
Cardiac rehab uptake remains low, despite benefits
Estimates from the American Heart Association suggest that only about 20% to 30% of eligible patients ever receive the intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/cardiac-rehab-uptake-remains-low-despite-benefits.htm
1 Mar 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Establish care visit for pediatric cancer survivor
A 28-year-old woman is seen to establish care. Medical history is significant for acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed and treated at age 5 years; she has been leukemia free since completion of therapy. Following a physical exam and cervical cancer screening, what is the most appropriate additional survivorship assessment to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/22/3.htm
22 Feb 2022