Search results for "Heart failure"
Alcohol abuse may increase risk of heart conditions as much as other risk factors
Researchers analyzed data from a Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project database in California to determine the association between a diagnosis of alcohol abuse and incident atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/10/4.htm
10 Jan 2017
Tips for using statins, PCSK9 inhibitors in chronic CAD
Guidelines for reducing cardiovascular risk are shifting with the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/statin.htm
1 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and dyspnea in an elderly man
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 72-year-old man for fatigue and dyspnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/28/3.htm
28 Aug 2012
Migraine associated with cardiovascular risks
Higher absolute risks of cardiovascular disease were observed among patients with migraine across most outcomes and follow-up periods during 19 years of follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/4.htm
6 Feb 2018
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a heart murmur
A 60-year-old asymptomatic man is evaluated during a routine examination. He has a long history of heart murmur. With normal daily activities, he has not experienced shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or palpitations. Following a cardiac exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/23/3.htm
23 Jun 2015
More clarity on myocarditis with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
The classic presentation for COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis is chest pain one to seven days after vaccination, with a median time of three days after vaccination, particularly after the second dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/more-clarity-on-myocarditis-with-mrna-covid-19-vaccines.htm
1 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: ED evaluation for dizziness, shortness of breath and palpitations
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for dizziness, shortness of breath, and palpitations that began acutely 1 hour ago. She has a history of hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate acute treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/3.htm
29 Jan 2013
Top 10 afib pearls manage cardiology's ‘bread and butter’
Atrial fibrillation has been called “the bread and butter” of cardiology, and a condition that impacts all aspects of internal medicine practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/afib.htm
1 Jun 2015
Squeezing in the cancer screening talk
By making the most of team members and technology, internists can free up valuable physician-patient interaction time to most effectively apply cancer screening guidelines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/squeezing-in-the-cancer-screening-talk.htm
1 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of moderate aortic regurgitation
A 47-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He has no symptoms. Medical history is significant for a bicuspid aortic valve. He is not taking any medications. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and echocardiogram, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2016