Search results for "Cardiovascular events"
Treatment of mild hypertension is not associated with improved outcomes
Treating patients with mild hypertension for primary prevention does not significantly reduce their morbidity or mortality, according to a new Cochrane review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/1.htm
21 Aug 2012
Guideline on diagnosing, managing ischemic heart disease updated
A guideline on diagnosis and management of stable ischemic heart disease was updated last week by a collaboration of cardiology organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/05/4.htm
5 Aug 2014
Rosuvastatin, atorvastatin compared on effectiveness, safety in industry-funded trial
Analysis of a randomized trial in South Korea found that patients randomized to rosuvastatin developed type 2 diabetes requiring medication at a rate of 7.2%, compared to 5.3% among those given atorvastatin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2023
ADA issues updated position statement on hypertension and diabetes
The statement updates the ADA's 2003 position statement on this topic and summarizes clinical trials of intensive hypertension treatment strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/1.htm
29 Aug 2017
Oncologic ‘horrors' can beset hospitalized patients
Common crises that can happen during the management of oncology patients include increased intracranial pressure, metabolic problems, infections, and toxic side effects from drugs. Learn how to manage these conditions.Exercise capacity is the single most power predictor of cardiovascular events, whether or not symptoms are present.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/oncology.htm
1 Jun 2014
Shingles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke
Physicians should inform patients of the risk, as risks of both stroke and heart attack were highest the first year after the onset of shingles and decreased with time.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/1.htm
11 Jul 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Cardiac risk assessment
A 58-year-old man is evaluated during a routine appointment and asks for advice on cardiac risk assessment. He does not have any current cardiac symptoms, exercises 4 days per week, and has never smoked. He has no chronic health issues and takes no medications. He has no known drug allergies. Results of the physical examination are normal. Following cardiovascular risk calculation, what test should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/3.htm
5 Apr 2016
History of ischemic stroke raises risk of adverse events after noncardiac surgery
A history of ischemic stroke, especially within the previous 9 months, was associated with a higher risk of adverse events after noncardiac surgery, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/2.htm
22 Jul 2014
Managing patients with diabetes and heart failure
Good control of diabetes in the presence of heart failure includes appropriate HbA1c targets, metformin and comprehensive lifestyle change as first-line therapy, and a team approach.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/managing-patients-with-diabetes-and-heart-failure.htm
1 Nov 2019
Task Force releases systematic review about diabetes screening
A systematic evidence review by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests that screening asymptomatic adults for elevated glucose levels could help delay progression to diabetes but has not been shown to improve mortality rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/1.htm
14 Apr 2015