Search results for "Cardiovascular risk"
Sepsis associated with higher cardiovascular risk after hospitalization
A retrospective cohort analysis of 2.25 million U.S. patients found that those with sepsis were at higher risk for all-cause mortality and rehospitalization for each major type of cardiovascular disease event, particularly heart failure, than those without.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/4.htm
7 Feb 2023
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Risk assessment in a healthy patient
A 45-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He reports no symptoms, and his medical and family history are unremarkable. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate cardiovascular disease assessment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/3.htm
5 Sep 2023
Buprenorphine, cannabis, and other periop challenges
An expert at a recent hospital medicine conference reviewed the latest on perioperative management of medications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/buprenorphine-cannabis-and-other-periop-challenges.htm
1 Jan 2024
Higher aspirin dose no more effective for CV prevention in high-risk patients with diabetes
A subgroup analysis of a randomized trial found that patients with diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease had similar outcomes whether they took 81 mg or 325 mg of aspirin daily.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/26/2.htm
26 Sep 2023
Take a tiered approach to CVD
Primary care physicians' efforts are paying off as they promote primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, even in a time-pressed visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/take-a-tiered-approach-to-cvd.htm
1 Feb 2022
Non-HDL cholesterol may be best marker of cardiovascular risk in statin-treated patients
Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may be a better marker of cardiovascular risk in patients taking statins than low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or apolipoprotein B, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/4.htm
3 Apr 2012
Sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness linked to higher coronary artery calcium scores
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness had a 66% higher risk of atherosclerosis than those with neither condition, a Brazilian analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/5.htm
4 Jul 2023
Weighing options for mid-life women
Talking about diet and exercise habits in mid-life can help guard against incremental weight gain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/weighing-options-for-mid-life-women.htm
1 Feb 2023
Cardiovascular risk calculators may overestimate, study finds
Cardiovascular risk calculators may regularly overestimate risk, according to a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/24/5.htm
24 Feb 2015