Search results for "Syncope"
One-minute vs. three-minute assessment of orthostatic hypotension after standing may better predict adverse events, study suggests
Orthostatic hypotension was measured five times at 25-second intervals and was defined as a decrease in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mm Hg from supine to standing position.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/01/5.htm
1 Aug 2017
Universal health care, alcohol misuse, and the inpatient exam
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https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: syncope and emotional stress
A 38-year-old man occasionally feels “skipped heart beats” during stressful emotional situations but has not had prolonged palpitations, presyncope, or syncope. He generally feels in good health. What is the most appropriate next test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/3.htm
16 Oct 2012
Useful physical exam skills for inpatient assessment
This month's expert discusses measuring vital signs, orthostatic hypertension, and the cardiac exam in the context of inpatient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/useful-physical-exam-skills-for-inpatient-assessment.htm
1 Jul 2023
Isolated diastolic hypotension a risk factor for heart failure
Isolated diastolic hypotension is an independent risk factor for heart failure similar in magnitude to isolated systolic hypertension, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/7.htm
4 Oct 2011
Hypotension drug faces withdrawal
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/7.htm
24 Aug 2010
Don't miss these rare GI diseases
An expert offers evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating five rare disorders of the GI system at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/dont-miss-these-rare-gi-diseases.htm
1 Jul 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Syncopal and near-fainting events
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for an episode of syncope and repeated episodes of near-fainting when standing and working on his tractor. Current medical problems are hypertension and dyslipidemia. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Abrupt-onset palpitations
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for abrupt-onset palpitations. For the past year, she has been having similar episodes with increasing frequency. Following a physical exam and ECG, what is the most likely rhythm diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/mksap-quiz-abrupt-onset-palpitations.htm
1 Jun 2022
Tamsulosin for BPH associated with hospitalizations for hypotension
Tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may be associated with about twice the rate of severe hypotension requiring hospitalization during the first 8 weeks of treatment and the first 8 weeks after restarting treatment, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/5.htm
19 Nov 2013