Search results for "Blood pressure"
AHA issues updated statement on measurement of blood pressure
A validated automated device that can be programmed to take an average of at least three readings should be considered the preferred approach for evaluating blood pressure in the office, according to the statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/12/4.htm
12 Mar 2019
Tirzepatide for weight management, at-home STI tests
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/tirzepatide-for-weight-management-at-home-sti-tests.htm
1 Jan 2024
Self-monitoring of blood pressure led to better hypertension control than usual care
At 12 months, two intervention groups that self-monitored blood pressure had lower systolic blood pressure than a usual care group, with no significant difference between groups with and without telemonitoring.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/06/5.htm
6 Mar 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of fatigue, joint and chest pain, sun sensitivity
A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of fatigue, joint pain, sun sensitivity, and pleuritic chest pain. Medications are an oral contraceptive pill and as-needed naproxen. Following a physical exam and other lab results, what is the most appropriate test?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/mksap-quiz-6-month-history-of-fatigue-joint-and-chest-pain-sun-sensitivity.htm
1 Jan 2024
2 obstructive sleep apnea treatments show similar reductions in blood pressure
Although there was no statistically significant difference in change in blood pressure between continuous positive airway pressure and mandibular advancement devices, the former had a considerably higher probability of having the strongest association with systolic blood pressure reduction.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/08/4.htm
8 Dec 2015
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for elevated blood pressure
A 54-year-old man is evaluated for elevated blood pressure noted recently at a local health fair. On this visit and on two subsequent nurse visits, the patient's blood pressure measurements are less than 140/90 mm Hg. Following lab studies and an electrocardiogram, what is the next most appropriate step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/25/3.htm
25 Jul 2017
Why and how to monitor hypertension at home
Home measurement of high blood pressure overcomes variability inherent in office measurements, delivers better assessment of systolic pressure (and hence, of possible cardiovascular events) and offers a better chance of discontinuing drug therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/home.htm
1 Mar 2011
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2021
Automated office blood pressure readings may avoid ‘white coat effect’
Physicians may be reluctant to adopt automated readings because of uncertainty about their advantages, study authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/1.htm
12 Feb 2019
Useful physical exam skills for inpatient assessment
This month's expert discusses measuring vital signs, orthostatic hypertension, and the cardiac exam in the context of inpatient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/useful-physical-exam-skills-for-inpatient-assessment.htm
1 Jul 2023