Search results for "Coronary artery disease"
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
Rosuvastatin, atorvastatin compared on effectiveness, safety in industry-funded trial
Analysis of a randomized trial in South Korea found that patients randomized to rosuvastatin developed type 2 diabetes requiring medication at a rate of 7.2%, compared to 5.3% among those given atorvastatin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2023
Statins underused in patients with cardiovascular disease, study finds
Women, older adults, and those with peripheral artery disease and cerebrovascular disease are particularly likely not to receive statins, according to an industry-funded analysis of lipid-lowering therapy use.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/08/2.htm
8 Aug 2023
Obituaries
ACP recognizes former college officials who have passed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/obits.htm
1 Nov 2018
Major medical societies update performance measures for coronary artery disease, hypertension
New performance measures for adults with coronary artery disease and hypertension are meant to provide a patient-centered focus and give practitioners and institutions tools to measure and improve care quality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/2.htm
14 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: treating coronary artery disease
A 52-year-old man is evaluated regarding treatment of his coronary artery disease. He had a myocardial infarction 8 years ago and was treated with a coronary stent placed in his right coronary artery. One month ago, he noted worsening of his exertional angina. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/3.htm
12 Jul 2011
Weighing benefits, harms of cannabis
Marijuana use has risen, so internists need to understand its real risks as well as its potential clinical uses, such as for chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and multiple sclerosis spasticity symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/weighing-benefits-harms-of-cannabis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Morning home blood pressure strongly predicts coronary artery disease, stroke events, study finds
Patients in the study were instructed in guideline-directed home blood pressure (BP) measurement technique and were asked to measure BP twice in the morning on 2 different days for each measurement point.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/4.htm
29 Mar 2016
CMS criteria for appropriate use of cardiac imaging create confusion around reimbursement
The appropriate use criteria for imaging for coronary artery disease are heterogeneous and sometimes discrepant, creating substantial potential for uncertainty about reimbursement among clinicians seeking to provide their patients with appropriate tests, an analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/22/2.htm
22 Aug 2023
MKSAP Quiz: New-onset cloudy vision
A 60-year-old man is evaluated for new-onset monocular cloudy vision of the left eye that began 4 hours ago. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. His current medications are aspirin, simvastatin, lisinopril, metoprolol, and metformin. Following a physical and eye exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2015