Search results for "Heart disease"
Make path to health one of least resistance
Behavioral economics explains why patients sacrifice their long-term health for short term rewards, and suggests ways that internists can easily convince them to change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/one.htm
1 May 2008
Lack of access to PCSK9 inhibitors associated with cardiovascular events
Risk for myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft, and cardiac arrest was higher in patients whose prescription for a PCSK9 inhibitor was denied or abandoned.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/2.htm
30 Jul 2019
Questions, answers on certification
A session outlined how a new Maintenance of Certification process will work. Starting in 2018, eligible physicians certified in internal medicine will be offered the choice of taking an assessment every two years or every 10 years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/MOC.htm
1 Jun 2017
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
Recalls, research for generic drug safety
Probable carcinogens have been found in angiotensin-receptor blockers, but experts say generic drugs remain safe overall.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/recalls-research-for-generic-drug-safety.htm
1 Jan 2020
Outpatient intensification of diuretics associated with increased mortality in heart failure
A retrospective cohort study of Danish patients who were diagnosed with heart failure from 2001 to 2016 highlighted the significance of need for intensified diuretics as an indicator of worsening heart failure, the authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/21/5.htm
21 Jul 2020
Understanding heart failure in African Americans
African Americans have a higher incidence of heart disease at a younger age, and they meet fewer criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, such as nonsmoking, physical activity, and lower body mass index.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/understanding-heart-failure-in-african-americans.htm
1 Nov 2019
After PCI, 5-year revascularization, MACE rates higher in women than men
Researchers pooled patient-level data from 21 randomized trials of bare-metal and drug-eluting stents.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/07/5.htm
7 Apr 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of palpitations, fatigue
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of palpitations and fatigue. She reports no chest pain, dizziness, near-syncope, or syncope. Ambulatory 24-hour electrocardiographic monitoring shows frequent monomorphic premature ventricular contractions (22% of all beats) and frequent ventricular bigeminy. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/mksap-quiz-3-year-history-of-palpitations-fatigue.htm
1 Jun 2021
Text messages may improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes and coronary disease
Patients in a Chinese study received six automated text messages per week with educational and motivational information on glucose monitoring, blood pressure control, medication adherence, physical activity, and lifestyle.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/10/2.htm
10 Sep 2019