Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Herpes zoster may be an independent risk factor for vascular disease
Herpes zoster was an independent risk factor for vascular disease, particularly in subjects affected before age 40, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/4.htm
14 Jan 2014
MKSAP Quiz: reevaluation after failed thyroid tests
This week's quiz asks readers to reevaluate an elderly patient after abnormal results on thyroid tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/26/3.htm
26 Jul 2011
New model predicts future risk of VTE
Researchers have devised a new algorithm to predict a patient's risk of developing venous thromboembolism in the next five years, based on simple clinical variables.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/23/4.htm
23 Aug 2011
Coding for anticoagulation as tricky as managing it
Diagnosis, lab tests and management make up the three key considerations when coding for anticoagulation management through Medicare. An expert sorts out the issues and scenarios for a variety of scenarios.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/practice.htm
1 May 2010
Very elderly patients can benefit from well-managed vitamin K antagonist thromboprophylaxis, study suggests
Adequate management of vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy in trained centers allowed very old and frail patients to benefit from VKA thromboprophylaxis, an Italian study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/09/4.htm
9 Aug 2011
Complication rates of ICDs higher in the elderly, but mainly due to comorbidities
Elderly patients have higher rates of complications after implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement compared with younger patients, but mainly due to increased comorbid conditions, and the risks of the procedure are still acceptable, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/5.htm
13 Sep 2011
Sleep disorders may be overlooked on exams
Experts want sleep habits considered as a vital sign. Sleep problems are important in themselves and can also have consequences on other major comorbidities such as mood disorders, diabetes and hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/sleep.htm
1 Feb 2012
Warnings for varenicline, bupropion; pacemaker recalled
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2009
Chronic fatigue syndrome gets new criteria
This issue covers topics including chronic fatigue, dietary cholesterol, and conference coverage about managing afib and giving medical lectures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2015
Target preop visits for efficiency, best outcomes
Internists can guide preoperative anticoagulation, ensure that patients are in optimal condition for procedures, and##mdash;perhaps most importantly##mdash;judiciously choose which tests to perform and which ones aren't needed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/preop.htm
1 Sep 2014