Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Alcohol abuse may increase risk of heart conditions as much as other risk factors
Researchers analyzed data from a Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project database in California to determine the association between a diagnosis of alcohol abuse and incident atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/10/4.htm
10 Jan 2017
Guidance issued on nonstatin therapies for cholesterol lowering
The goal of the decision pathway was to provide practical guidance for clinicians and patients in situations not covered by the 2013 ACC/AHA guideline until new clinical guidelines on the topic are published.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/4.htm
5 Apr 2016
Oral fluoroquinolones may not be associated with increased arrhythmia risk
Researchers detected a significant difference according to age group, but no statistically significant differences in rate ratios in subanalyses of underlying cardiovascular disease, co-treatment with drugs known to increase the risk of torsades de points, country of residence, or sex or across levels of arrhythmia risk score.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/08/5.htm
8 Mar 2016
NAFLD treatment starts with weight loss, then other modes
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which accounts for 30% to 40% of chronic liver disease in the U.S. today, is the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome and is associated with sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/NAFLD.htm
1 Jul 2016
Tips for using statins, PCSK9 inhibitors in chronic CAD
Guidelines for reducing cardiovascular risk are shifting with the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/statin.htm
1 Jun 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
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
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
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