Search results for "Cardiovascular events"
Guideline released on management of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) released the “2014 Guideline for the Management of Patients with Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes” (NSTE-ACS) last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/6.htm
30 Sep 2014
Harms of antiplatelet therapy may outweigh benefits in chronic kidney disease
Antiplatelet therapy may have uncertain benefits that could be outweighed by bleeding risk in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/6.htm
20 Mar 2012
Shifting standards for hypertension
New hypertension guidelines are being developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that will incorporate new study results. At issue is how these results apply to the many types of patients who walk through the office door, including those with diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/hypertension.htm
1 Mar 2016
Warning about contrast agents, reviews under way on Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2010
Comparison of cardiac risk models has implications for statin use in women
The Reynolds Risk Score was better than the Framingham-based model at determining women's cardiovascular risk, according to a large external validation cohort.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/4.htm
13 Mar 2012
Why internists should care about lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) can be a significant risk factor for heart disease and requires consideration when developing a plan of care, especially in the highest risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/why-internists-should-care-about-lipoproteina.htm
1 May 2020
Cardiac risks of testosterone, saxagliptin under investigation
This regulatory update covers an FDA review of the risk of stroke, heart attack and death in men taking testosterone products, as well as a possible increase in heart failure associated with saxagliptin.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2014
New pneumonia vaccine option for patients over 50
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2012
Aspirin's use, effectiveness debated
This issue covers topics including aspirin's role in cardiovascular health, conference coverage for palliative care, and the growth of free clinics in medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/editors.htm
1 May 2015
FDA announces draft guidance for industry on reduction of sodium
The FDA draft guidance provides target short- and long-term mean and upper bound sodium concentrations for food categories and is particularly aimed at national and regional restaurant chains and food manufacturers whose products make up a significant proportion of national sales.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2016