Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Sexual activity safe for most CVD patients
Most patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) can safely engage in sexual activity, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/31/5.htm
31 Jan 2012
Central obesity may increase mortality risk in those with normal BMI
Body mass index is limited as a sole measure of adiposity in clinical practice, in part because it makes no distinction between fat and lean mass, an editorial noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/10/4.htm
10 Nov 2015
Midlife surgical menopause not associated with increased cardiovascular risk when compared to natural menopause
Hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy in midlife was not associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/21/6.htm
21 May 2013
Early hormone therapy in menopause doesn't seem to affect atherosclerosis progression
Hormone therapy begun early in menopause improved some markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk but did not appear to affect atherosclerosis progression, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/5.htm
29 Jul 2014
Points to consider in palliative care
An integrated model of curative and palliative care may lead some physicians to reconsider their role in care at the end of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/points-to-consider-in-palliative-care.htm
1 Jul 2018
Dealing with dementia, Q&As on COVID-19
This issue also covers testosterone and men's health, as well as preconception care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/dealing-with-dementia-qandas-on-covid-19.htm
1 May 2020
Decision aids integral to shared decision making
When used properly and in the correct situation, decision aids save time and costs by better meeting patient needs and increasing adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/decision-aids-integral-to-shared-decision-making.htm
1 May 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Chest pain of 4 months' duration
A 60-year-old man is evaluated for chest pain of 4 months' duration. He describes the pain as sharp, located in the left chest, with no radiation or associated symptoms; it occurs with walking one to two blocks and resolves with rest. Occasionally, the pain improves with continued walking or occurs during the evening hours. He has hypertension. Family history does not include cardiovascular disease in any first-degree relatives. His only medication is amlodipine. Following a physical examination and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2014
MKSAP Quiz: depression medication
Statins associated with slightly higher diabetes riskGenetic risk scores don't predict cardiovascular disease in women
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2010
New warnings added on multiple diabetes drugs
This update also covers a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for liraglutide and approval of a new PCSK9 inhibitor.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2015