Search results for "Coronary artery disease"
Reduced CAD risk noted over time in adult survivors of childhood cancer
Data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study were used to examine the cumulative incidence of reported heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, pericardial disease, and arrhythmias according to decade of treatment (1970s, 1980s, or 1990s).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/28/5.htm
28 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Chest pain of 4 months' duration
A 60-year-old man is evaluated for chest pain of 4 months' duration. He describes the pain as sharp, located in the left chest, with no radiation or associated symptoms; it occurs with walking one to two blocks and resolves with rest. Occasionally, the pain improves with continued walking or occurs during the evening hours. He has hypertension. Family history does not include cardiovascular disease in any first-degree relatives. His only medication is amlodipine. Following a physical examination and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2014
MKSAP quiz: Appropriate treatment for primary hyperaldosteronism
A 67-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for resistant hypertension. He was recently evaluated for primary hyperaldosteronism, and the screening plasma aldosterone concentration/plasma renin activity ratio was >20. A dedicated adrenal CT scan showed diffuse bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. After history and physical, cardiac and pulmonary exams, and discussion of patient preferences, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/19/3.htm
19 Jul 2022
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2008
MKSAP Quiz: 8-week history of postprandial abdominal pain
A 54-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-week history of postprandial, gnawing, epigastric abdominal pain after every meal. Pain begins 30 minutes after eating, persists for 1 hour, and gradually resolves. Following a physical exam and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2022
Study finds low rates of CAD testing in patients with new-onset heart failure
Of 558,322 new heart failure patients, 34.8% received coronary artery disease (CAD) testing and 9.3% received revascularization within 90 days, which fell below expectations set by current guidelines, according to authors of a study of U.S. administrative claims data.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/01/5.htm
1 Mar 2022
Cardiac care critical for diabetic patients
Even the experts feel like they're missing potential cardiological complications in diabetic patients. They consider how to screen this population effectively for the 3% of patients who experience cardiac-related deaths.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/cardiac.htm
1 Jul 2009
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for newly developed ascites
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for newly developed ascites. He has cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: preoperative evaluation for renal transplant
A 35-year-old man with a 20-year history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is undergoing preoperative evaluation for renal transplantation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2009
Screen cardiovascular disease patients for sleep apnea, AHA recommends
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is as high as 40% to 80% in patients with hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or stroke, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2021