Search results for "Syncope"
First device approved to treat congenital heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/first-device-approved-to-treat-congenital-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2021
Managing the elderly with cardiovascular disease
As patients are living longer, they're seeking more care for their cardiovascular diseases, as well as the accompanying comorbities such as diabetes. Effective therapy works in the older population, say the experts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/CVD.htm
1 Oct 2011
Guideline released on management of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) released the “2014 Guideline for the Management of Patients with Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes” (NSTE-ACS) last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/6.htm
30 Sep 2014
Shorter regimens can boost adherence in latent TB infection
Treatment is essential to reducing disease incidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/shorter-regimens-can-boost-adherence-in-latent-tb-infection.htm
1 Jan 2020
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018
Doripenem not for pneumonia; migraine device approved
This update covers a labeling change for doripenem (Doribax) and a warning about risk of death for ventilator patients with pneumonia, among other regulatory actions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/fda.htm
1 May 2014
Evidence-based tips for common illnesses
Much of the time physicians spend on patients' paperwork is uncompensated, but insurers usually will reimburse physicians for filling out forms, such as home health plans and copying medical records, that require a significant investment of time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2008
New BP guideline seeks earlier intervention
Recategorized, lower thresholds might give physicians effective new weapons in the fight against hypertension, but some contend that it's premature to change clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/new-bp-guideline-seeks-earlier-intervention.htm
1 Mar 2018
Managing ENT problems in primary care
The most common ear, nose, and throat conditions of sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus can be evaluated and treated in the primary care office, but the internist must take care to work through the wide range of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/managing-ent-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2017
AHA scientific statement looks at preventing, managing falls
Physicians should ask patients and relatives about previous falls, review use of medications and alcohol, and conduct a basic physical assessment, among other recommendations, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/5.htm
31 May 2022