Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Study finds masked and white coat hypertension prevalent and associated with higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events
Both white coat hypertension and masked hypertension were independently associated with increased biomarkers for organ damage, as well as higher risk of cardiovascular events compared with normal blood pressure, even after adjustment for traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/10/1.htm
10 Nov 2015
ICD-10 doesn't have to be intimidating
To help internists become even more comfortable with the new code set, ACP looks at how the codes are structured and how to cross-walk from old to new for some of the most common ones.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2013
Guidelines issued on preventing stroke in patients with previous stroke and transient ischemic attack
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association have released new guidelines on preventing stroke in patients who have survived an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/4.htm
13 May 2014
The February issue is online and coming to your mailbox
February's issue of ACP Internist looks at clinical and practice management issues.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/7.htm
7 Feb 2012
Greater bleeding risk with dabigatran than warfarin in Medicare patients, 2 studies find
Two studies of Medicare data released last week added to existing evidence that older dabigatran users have higher bleeding risks than warfarin users.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/2.htm
11 Nov 2014
FDA considers new approach to safe disposal of opioids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/fda-considers-new-approach-to-safe-disposal-of-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2022
New pneumonia vaccine option for patients over 50
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2012
Atrial fibrillation risk lower with some classes of antihypertensives
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, weight gain and constipation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/2.htm
26 Jan 2010
Recommended therapies after ischemic stroke less likely to be received by the elderly
GAO to conduct survey on vaccinations under Medicare
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/6.htm
7 Dec 2010
‘Wearables' warrant wary expectations
Medical-grade wearable technology will be a $24 billion market by 2022, and the market is predicted to shift from recreational use toward disease diagnosis and management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/wearables-warrant-wary-expectations.htm
1 Jul 2018