Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluated in the ED after a fall
A 66-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department following a fall 3 days ago, when he struck the right side of his chest against a table. Since that time he has experienced right-sided pleuritic chest pain and difficulty taking a deep breath. Following a physical exam, oxygen saturation, and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2017
ACP's Center for Patient Partnership in Healthcare awarded Institute for Healthcare Advancement 2017 Health Literacy Award
ACP's Center for Patient Partnership in Healthcare won the award in the published materials category for its series of self-management guidebooks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/09/5.htm
9 May 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up on ED visit
A 31-year-old man is evaluated for follow-up 2 days after an emergency department visit for palpitations. He reports intermittent palpitations and occasional episodes of shortness of breath. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2017
New ACP Practice Advisor Modules address advance care planning, preventing stroke in afib
Two ACP modules, eligible for CME and Maintenance of Certification Practice Assessment points, offer help for physicians to ensure that patients receive care that is consistent with their values, goals, and preferences and to identify patients with atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/18/5.htm
18 Jul 2017
Bariatric surgery device linked to deaths
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/bariatric-surgery-device-linked-to-deaths.htm
1 Oct 2017
Early oral anticoagulation in afib may protect against dementia
Taking anticoagulant treatment at baseline was associated with a 29% lower risk of dementia than not receiving anticoagulant treatment and a 48% lower risk when analyzed on treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/31/1.htm
31 Oct 2017
Meta-analysis compares treatments for stroke prevention in afib
Risk for stroke or systemic embolism was lower with apixaban (5 mg twice daily), dabigatran (150 mg twice daily), edoxaban (60 mg twice daily), and rivaroxaban (20 mg twice daily) than warfarin, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/1.htm
5 Dec 2017
New CBC test, implant for apnea approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/new-cbc-test-implant-for-apnea-approved.htm
1 Jan 2018
Migraine associated with cardiovascular risks
Higher absolute risks of cardiovascular disease were observed among patients with migraine across most outcomes and follow-up periods during 19 years of follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/4.htm
6 Feb 2018
Low-dose aspirin not associated with improved outcomes in heart failure without afib
A total of 5,450 patients were using low-dose aspirin at baseline, and of these, 3,840 were propensity-matched to nonaspirin users in a 1:1 ratio.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/5.htm
6 Feb 2018