Search results for "Statins"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a carotid bruit
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a carotid bruit detected on routine medical examination. He reports no history of previous focal neurologic symptoms or visual loss. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia treated with metformin, moderate-intensity pravastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam, neurological exam, and lab results, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2019
Anti-inflammatory agents may effectively, safely curb major depressive symptoms, study finds
A pooled data analysis looked at depression treatment trials that compared NSAIDs, omega-3 fatty acids, cytokine inhibitors, statins, steroids, minocycline, modafinil, or N-acetylcysteine to placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/4.htm
5 Nov 2019
Immunization is everyone's issue
ACP convened an Advisory Group to discuss barriers to adult immunization, with the goal of identifying potential ways for ACP to address them on a population health level.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/immunization-is-everyones-issue.htm
1 Oct 2019
Omega-3 fatty acids safe, effective for reducing triglycerides
Use of omega-3 fatty acids for improving atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in patients with hypertriglyceridemia is supported by a 25% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events, according to the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/27/2.htm
27 Aug 2019
Lipophilic statins associated with significantly reduced hepatocellular carcinoma incidence, mortality in hepatitis
Potential benefits of lipophilic statins appeared to be dose- and duration-dependent, with the greatest reduction in hepatocellular carcinoma risk seen with use of a moderate-dose statin for about two years, according to data from a registry of Swedish patients with hepatitis B or C.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/20/1.htm
20 Aug 2019
Lack of access to PCSK9 inhibitors associated with cardiovascular events
Risk for myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft, and cardiac arrest was higher in patients whose prescription for a PCSK9 inhibitor was denied or abandoned.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/2.htm
30 Jul 2019
Scientific statement reviews cardiovascular risks, prevention, and treatment in patients with HIV
Even when adequately controlled, HIV is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, said a recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association, which offered advice on risk assessment and preventive treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/2.htm
11 Jun 2019
Fasting may not be necessary before lipids testing, study finds
In this post hoc follow-up analysis of a randomized clinical trial, triglyceride levels were slightly higher in nonfasting samples than fasting samples, and cholesterol levels in both types of samples were similar.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/04/4.htm
4 Jun 2019
Decision aids integral to shared decision making
When used properly and in the correct situation, decision aids save time and costs by better meeting patient needs and increasing adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/decision-aids-integral-to-shared-decision-making.htm
1 May 2019
More than half of people taking statins may have suboptimal improvement in LDL cholesterol
There was a significantly increased risk of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cardiovascular disease-related death in patients with a suboptimal response to statins compared with those with an optimal response.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/23/1.htm
23 Apr 2019