Search results for "Myocardial infarction"
Harms of antiplatelet therapy may outweigh benefits in chronic kidney disease
Antiplatelet therapy may have uncertain benefits that could be outweighed by bleeding risk in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/6.htm
20 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Migraine associated with menstruation
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate treatment for a 36-year-old woman with migraine associated with menstruation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/27/3.htm
27 Mar 2012
Decisional conflict: Balancing risks, benefits for each patient
A 73-year-old man struggles with the decision whether to consider anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, a “decisional conflict” that affects many trying to balance risks and rewards of medical treatments. Doctors should help the patients choose, but then abide by that decision.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/gray-matters.htm
1 Apr 2012
Antipsychotics associated with MI in older patients with treated dementia
Antipsychotics are associated with a modestly increased risk for myocardial infarction (MI) in older patients also taking cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/5.htm
3 Apr 2012
FDA revises recommendations for citalopram
The FDA has revised recommendations for the antidepressant citalopram (Celexa) to address doses in older patients and to urge caution in patients with certain heart conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/7.htm
3 Apr 2012
No compelling reason for warfarin over aspirin for reduced LVEF, study indicates
There was no significant overall difference in the primary outcome between warfarin and aspirin among patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) who were in sinus rhythm, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/2.htm
8 May 2012
Insulin doesn't appear to increase cancer or cardiovascular risk
Using basal insulin to normalize glucose levels in patients with early diabetes and pre-diabetes doesn't affect cardiovascular event or cancer rates, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/1.htm
12 Jun 2012
Most hormonal contraceptives show little absolute risk of stroke or heart attack, study finds
A recent study found that the absolute risk of increased thrombotic stroke and myocardial infarction associated with the use of hormonal contraception was low, although the relative risks varied depending on whether higher doses were used.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/2.htm
19 Jun 2012
Majority of rehospitalizations after MI are for unrelated causes
More than 40% of 30-day rehospitalizations after a myocardial infarction (MI) were related to the MI, while the rest were due to other causes or for unclear reasons, reported a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/03/6.htm
3 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: sudden onset of vertigo
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 79-year-old man who presents to the emergency department with vertigo that began suddenly about 1 hour before, associated with severe nausea and vomiting.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/3.htm
10 Jul 2012