Search results for "Cardiology"
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed, and terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 in San Diego.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2023
Guideline updated for treating adult patients with congenital heart disease
An updated guideline retains the original's classification of adult congenital heart disease patients based on structural complexity of the disease but takes into account patients' functional status and other factors, including the presence of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular problems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/21/2.htm
21 Aug 2018
IDSA offers criteria on testing for COVID-19; new research looks at clots, treatments
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidance for COVID-19 testing among inpatients and outpatients, while studies offered further support for anticoagulation but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2020
Payment parity for phone calls, COVID-19 research on remdesivir, other drugs
COVID-19-related disparities were also in the news this week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/1.htm
5 May 2020
Payment parity for phone calls, COVID-19 research on remdesivir, other drugs
COVID-19-related disparities were also in the news this week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/1.htm
4 May 2020
ACP offers free webinar on discussing afib self-management options with patients
The webinar will also cover how to apply risk-scoring systems to determine appropriate anticoagulation based on individual risk of stroke and bleeding.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/06/2.htm
6 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Routine visit for HIV
A 44-year-old man is evaluated in the office during a routine visit. Medical history is significant for HIV diagnosed at age 25 years, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is a current smoker. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and lab tests, what risk factors will result in underestimation of the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/19/3.htm
19 Mar 2019
Cardiac rehab uptake remains low, despite benefits
Estimates from the American Heart Association suggest that only about 20% to 30% of eligible patients ever receive the intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/cardiac-rehab-uptake-remains-low-despite-benefits.htm
1 Mar 2022
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
Adding colchicine after MI may reduce cardiovascular events
While a trial found that low-dose colchicine reduced cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction (MI) significantly more than placebo, there are unresolved questions about inflammation as a therapeutic target, an accompanying editorial noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/26/1.htm
26 Nov 2019