Search results for "Sleep apnea"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for daytime sleepiness
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of daytime sleepiness. She falls asleep while watching TV, at the theater, and occasionally during a meal. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/3.htm
15 Jun 2021
Screen cardiovascular disease patients for sleep apnea, AHA recommends
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is as high as 40% to 80% in patients with hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or stroke, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2021
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
Guideline recommends when to refer patients with obstructive sleep apnea for surgery
Clinicians should discuss referral to a sleep surgeon, bariatric surgeon, or both with patients who do not tolerate positive airway pressure, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/2.htm
21 Sep 2021
Disorder or disease? Semantics of obesity
A reader questions the best way to talk about weight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/letter.htm
1 Oct 2021
Task Force finds insufficient evidence on screening for afib
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reviewed trials published since 2017 but did not deem them strong enough to show evidence of benefit or harm.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/01/3.htm
1 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Discuss bariatric surgery
A 39-year-old woman comes to the office to discuss bariatric surgery. She has been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise, including supervised weight loss programs. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2022
Inhaled bronchodilators may not improve respiratory symptoms in tobacco-smoking patients with preserved lung function
A randomized controlled trial in patients with at least a 10 pack-year smoking history and respiratory symptoms but normal spirometry results found no difference in symptoms over 12 weeks between those who received indacaterol plus glycopyrrolate twice daily or placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/1.htm
13 Sep 2022
ADA, EASD update guidance on managing hyperglycemia
An updated consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) addressed social drivers of health, lifestyle modifications, and new drug classes for type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2022
Multiple agents effective for excessive daytime sleepiness but may be discontinued due to side effects, review finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 trials found that solriamfetol, armodafinil-modafinil, and pitolisant were associated with reduced daytime sleepiness but also with headache, insomnia, and anxiety in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/1.htm
9 May 2023