Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Studies, CMS look at lowering prescription prices
Even as Medicare seeks to negotiate down the costs of 10 prescription drugs, researchers are examining the effectiveness of existing private programs to provide lower drug costs and copays.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/1.htm
5 Sep 2023
OTC birth control pill, naloxone gain approval
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/09/otc-birth-control-pill-naloxone-gain-approval.htm
1 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for daytime sleepiness
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for daytime sleepiness. His wife notes that he snores. He sleeps 8 hours each night. On most days of the week, he feels sleepy and will nap for 45 minutes. Following a physical exam and review of a previous procedure, what is the most appropriate test?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/08/3.htm
8 Aug 2023
Take TIAs as seriously as a stroke
Internal medicine physicians play a critical role in educating patients about the seriousness of transient ischemic attacks and preventing their recurrence.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/05/take-tias-as-seriously-as-a-stroke.htm
1 May 2023
Patients with atrial fibrillation likely to underestimate bleeding risks of anticoagulants
Women were significantly less likely than men to underestimate their bleeding risk, and a history of bleeding was associated with a threefold increased likelihood of inaccurate perception of bleeding risk, according to a study of atrial fibrillation patients.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/24/2.htm
24 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: new-onset atrial fibrillation
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for management of new-onset atrial fibrillation. She has a history of tetralogy of Fallot that was repaired at age 18 months. She has had no cardiovascular concerns since then and has not had regular follow-up since childhood. What is the most likely cause of this patient's atrial fibrillation?.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2010/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2010
DOACs associated with lower risk of fracture than warfarin in atrial fibrillation
Patients taking apixaban, dabigatran, or rivaroxaban had lower rates of hip and vertebral fractures than those taking warfarin, with no difference seen between the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/19/2.htm
19 May 2020
Alcohol abstinence may reduce secondary atrial fibrillation, randomized trial finds
An editorial noted the potential difficulty of convincing patients who drink regularly to abstain from alcohol long enough to make a difference.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/2.htm
7 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Abrupt-onset palpitations
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for abrupt-onset palpitations. For the past year, she has been having similar episodes with increasing frequency. Following a physical exam and ECG, what is the most likely rhythm diagnosis?
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/06/mksap-quiz-abrupt-onset-palpitations.htm
1 Jun 2022
ACP offers free webinar on atrial fibrillation stroke prevention on March 6
Attendees will learn how to effectively assess at-risk patients, discuss the relationship between atrial fibrillation and stroke, and discuss effective prevention strategies.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/5.htm
12 Feb 2019