Search results for "Aneurysms"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of an incidentally found aneurysm
A 31-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-mm saccular aneurysm in the anterior communicating artery found incidentally on a magnetic resonance angiogram of the head. Following a physical and neurological examination, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/3.htm
25 Jul 2023
Shingles vaccine age range extended; aneurysm kit approved
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2011
Fluoroquinolones associated with aortic aneurysms compared to other antibiotics
The association was present across all age groups (≥35 to <65 years) and was consistent across sex and comorbidities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/5.htm
12 Jan 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal aortic aneurysm found during routine examination
A 69-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He is asymptomatic. Medical history is significant for hypertension. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. A bruit is heard over the abdomen, and a pulsatile mass is present in the epigastrium. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2020
Register now for live, hands-on POCUS courses in Nashville in November
ACP members can obtain core point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills by attending “POCUS: Foundational Skills for Internal Medicine Physicians” or expand upon and hone their pre-existing POCUS skills by registering for “POCUS: Advanced Skills for Outpatient Practice.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/5.htm
3 Oct 2023
Growth, rupture risk appear low for small intracranial aneurysms, review indicates
The annualized rupture rate was 0% for aneurysms 3 mm or smaller, below 0.5% for aneurysms 5 mm or smaller, and below 1% for aneurysms 7 mm or smaller.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/06/1.htm
6 Jun 2017
Register now for live, in-person POCUS courses in Nashville
The Foundational Skills for Internists Course on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) will be held on Nov. 10-11, and the Advanced Skills for Outpatient Practice Course will take place on Nov. 12.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/5.htm
1 Aug 2023
Additional screening criteria suggested for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Annual PSA follow-ups not needed in low-risk casesComorbid illnesses still more likely to kill prostate cancer survivors
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/4.htm
31 Aug 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 4-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm
A 67-year-old businessman is evaluated during a routine health examination. He has a 30 pack-year history of smoking, but quit 5 years ago. An abdominal ultrasound for screening purposes demonstrates an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 4 cm in diameter. What is the best management option?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/03/3.htm
3 May 2011
USPSTF reviews evidence, updates recommendations on abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently reviewed published evidence and issued new, slightly revised draft recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/28/1.htm
28 Jan 2014