Search results for "Vitamins"
Oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention may be underprescribed in outpatients with AF
Specialists were more likely to prescribe an oral anticoagulant as the number of stroke risk factors increased as measured by the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores, the study noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/22/2.htm
22 Mar 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Pregnancy and a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism
A 35-year-old woman undergoes evaluation after home pregnancy testing indicated that she is pregnant. Her medical history includes a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism. Her only medication is a daily prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2013
AHA statement describes prevention, treatment of the postthrombotic syndrome
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association on the postthrombotic syndrome offers evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for inpatient and outpatient care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/5.htm
30 Sep 2014
Aspirin appears to reduce recurrence of VTE after stopping anticoagulants
Aspirin reduced the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence with no apparent increase in major bleeding in patients who had an initial unprovoked VTE and had discontinued anticoagulant treatment, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/6.htm
5 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of pain and swelling of right knee
High-dose vitamin D may make falls, fractures more likely
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fatigue, weight loss
A 58-year old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of fatigue and weight loss. The patient has no significant medical history and takes no prescription medication, but she does take a daily over-the-counter multivitamin and a calcium supplement. She has a 50-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam, lab tests and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of her hypercalcemia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/3.htm
23 Jul 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of diarrhea and bloating
A 51-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of diarrhea and bloating. She reports four to six loose stools per day, with occasional nocturnal stools. She has had a few episodes of incontinence secondary to urgency. She has not had melena or hematochezia but notes an occasional oily appearance to the stool. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/3.htm
13 May 2014
AHA issues statement on cerebral venous thrombosis diagnosis, management
MKSAP Quiz: drug-resistant hypertension
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/15/2.htm
15 Feb 2011
Multivitamins ineffective, not justified, studies conclude
Most multivitamin supplements are ineffective and do not prevent chronic disease or death, and their use is not justified, concluded 3 studies and an editorial in the Dec. 16 Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of leg pain and swelling
A 52-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of right leg pain and swelling. He has never had a previous episode of venous thromboembolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/21/3.htm
21 May 2013