Search results for "Hypertension"
Thoracic society releases guidelines on pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell patients
The American Thoracic Society recently released clinical practice guidelines to help clinicians identify and manage patients with sickle cell disease who are at increased risk for death from pulmonary hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/4.htm
18 Mar 2014
Balancing benefits and harms of pain meds in older adults
Pain guidelines issued by medical societies call for nondrug therapies and exercise as primary recommendations for chronic pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/balancing-benefits-and-harms-of-pain-meds-in-older-adults.htm
1 Jul 2023
Some recommended therapies may be underused in resistant hypertension
Physicians may be underprescribing certain guideline-recommended therapies for resistant hypertension, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/2.htm
8 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of nonischemic cardiomyopathy with hypertension
A 55-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He has a 2-year history of nonischemic cardiomyopathy. (Echocardiogram 2 years ago demonstrated a left ventricular ejection fraction of 35%.) He is feeling well and reports no shortness of breath; he walks 2 miles daily without symptoms. Medical history is remarkable for hypertension. Medications are lisinopril, carvedilol, and chlorthalidone. Following a physical exam, lab results, and an electrocardiogram, which calcium-channel blockers should be added to this patient's medical regimen?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/3.htm
4 Nov 2014
New drugs approved for hypertension, lupus and COPD
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/fda.htm
1 May 2011
Intensive blood pressure control effective in older frail patients, study finds
Data from SPRINT indicated that frail patients were at higher risk for cardiovascular events than nonfrail patients and benefited similarly from a blood pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg, with no significant increase in adverse events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/2.htm
11 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Ulcerating, painful lesion
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for an ulcerating, painful lesion on his left calf that began as a patch of red skin 2 to 3 weeks ago. He has dialysis-dependent end-stage kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/mksap-quiz-ulcerating-painful-lesion.htm
1 Feb 2022
Updated guidance issued on treatment of hypertension in patients with CAD
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and American Society of Hypertension released updated guidance last week on treatment of hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/5.htm
7 Apr 2015
MKSAP Quiz: tachycardia and hypertension postoperatively
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 59-year-old man for tachycardia and hypertension six hours after an uncomplicated open cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/3.htm
22 May 2012
Get comfortable talking about obesity
Kimberly N. Sims, MD, FACP, explains ways to make obesity counseling easier for patients and for their doctors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/get-comfortable-talking-about-obesity.htm
1 Apr 2022