Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Guideline released on adults with Down syndrome, while study looks at COVID-19 risk
A recent clinical guideline calls for screening patients with Down syndrome for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years and diabetes starting at age 30 years. Down syndrome is also associated with high risk for death from COVID-19, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/27/2.htm
27 Oct 2020
Total knee replacement cost-effective for end-stage osteoarthritis even in severe obesity
A modeling study analyzed the long-term effects and costs of total knee replacement for patients who were ages 50 years or older and had end-stage knee osteoarthritis and a body mass index of 40 kg/m2 or greater.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2021
MKSAP quiz: Evaluation during a routine examination
A 59-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He feels well and has no symptoms. Medical history is significant for hypertension. On physical examination, the patient is afebrile, blood pressure is 122/74 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 76/min. Cardiac examination is unremarkable. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/3.htm
17 Dec 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal aortic aneurysm found during routine examination
A 69-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He is asymptomatic. Medical history is significant for hypertension. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. A bruit is heard over the abdomen, and a pulsatile mass is present in the epigastrium. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Perioperative evaluation for hip arthroplasty
A 52-year-old woman undergoes perioperative evaluation. She has osteoarthritis of the right hip since sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident 15 years ago and is scheduled for elective hip arthroplasty in the next few months. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/11/3.htm
11 Feb 2020
New research looks at COVID-19 quarantine length in asymptomatic contacts, convalescent plasma for mild disease, related health issues
Seven-day quarantine may be sufficient for contacts without symptoms, older adults with mild disease may benefit from convalescent plasma, and cardiovascular deaths increased during the early stage of the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/3.htm
12 Jan 2021
Aspects of pregnancy, menstruation associated with higher CVD risk in later life
Results agreed with some, but not all, previous studies that reported that early menarche was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/4.htm
23 Jan 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
Statin uptake suboptimal in PAD, industry-funded study finds
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) were less likely to be taking statins than those with cerebrovascular disease or coronary heart disease, despite a high risk for atherosclerotic events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/14/4.htm
14 Jul 2020
Cardiovascular medications underused in Hispanic/Latino patients with PAD
Efforts to improve peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment in Hispanic/Latino populations are needed, including improved access to health care and more guideline-adherent treatment, according to the authors of a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/5.htm
11 Aug 2020