Search results for "Hypertension"
Hypertension guidelines lead to vigorous debate
This issue includes stories centered on various aspects of hypertensions, as well as topics specific to mean's health, electronic health records and physical rehabilitation referrals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for β-thalassemia intermedia
A 35-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit for β-thalassemia intermedia. One year ago, he began requiring erythrocyte transfusions every 4 to 6 months for symptomatic anemia. He has no other symptoms or medical problems, and his only medication is folic acid. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/3.htm
12 Sep 2023
Pearls help diagnose, manage drug-resistant hypertension
A few diagnostic pearls can help internists suss out when a patient truly has drug-resistant hypertension and what to do about those cases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/hypertension.htm
1 Jun 2014
Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge
Million Hearts® began a competitive challenge called The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge to identify practices, physicians and health systems that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in controlling hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/20/7.htm
20 Aug 2013
Solution to resistant hypertension sometimes hides in plain sight
This issue also addresses stories about osteoarthritis, race and clinical algorithms, and follow-up care for thyroid cancers.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/solution-to-resistant-hypertension-sometimes-hides-in-plain-sight.htm
1 May 2021
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support DEI
A total of $470,000 in grants was awarded to 20 projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/6.htm
25 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: referral for newly diagnosed hypertension
A 48-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension is referred for an echocardiogram to assess findings of left ventricular hypertrophy noted on the electrocardiogram. He is asymptomatic, and his medical history is unremarkable other than hypertension. His only medication is chlorthalidone. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and transthoracic echocardiogram, what is the most appropriate management based on this patient's echocardiographic findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/10/3.htm
10 Nov 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Cause of hypertension
Based upon a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2011
Financial incentives don't improve U.K. doctors' performance for hypertension care
A pay-for-performance initiative in the United Kingdom aimed at managing hypertension had no effect on clinical outcomes, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/2.htm
1 Feb 2011
Group visits bring focus and control to hypertension
A VA center reduced uncontrolled hypertension rates by implementing group visits. The program allowed physicians to titrate medicine to efficacy, and then motivated patients to remain involved and compliant with therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/hypertension.htm
1 Mar 2011