Search results for "Hypertension"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for multiple myeloma
A 64-year-old man is evaluated following a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Chemotherapy is planned to begin in 14 days. Which prophylactic therapy is indicated today?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/3.htm
5 Dec 2023
White coat hypertension presents an elusive challenge
Although white coat hypertension is chalked up to general anxiety, it may be the medical setting, and specifically the physician, that acts as the trigger.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/hypertension.htm
1 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Pulmonary hypertension
A 56-year-old woman with a developmental delay and known pulmonary hypertension from a congenital cardiac condition is evaluated. On physical examination, the S1 is normal and the S2 is loud. There is a grade 1/6 holosystolic murmur at the left lower sternal border. The toes demonstrate cyanosis and digital clubbing; her hands appear normal. What is the most likely cause of her pulmonary hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/28/4.htm
28 Aug 2018
FDA approves generic hypertension drugs, looks at Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2010
Studies highlight limitations, potential alternatives to common risk equations for CVD
Removing race from the pooled cohort risk equations for cardiovascular disease (CVD) did not affect accuracy, according to results of a recent study, while another tested a prediction model based only on sex, age, and routine lab tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/1.htm
12 Dec 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for β-thalassemia intermedia
A 35-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit for β-thalassemia intermedia. One year ago, he began requiring erythrocyte transfusions every 4 to 6 months for symptomatic anemia. He has no other symptoms or medical problems, and his only medication is folic acid. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/3.htm
12 Sep 2023
Pearls help diagnose, manage drug-resistant hypertension
A few diagnostic pearls can help internists suss out when a patient truly has drug-resistant hypertension and what to do about those cases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/hypertension.htm
1 Jun 2014
Financial incentives don't improve U.K. doctors' performance for hypertension care
A pay-for-performance initiative in the United Kingdom aimed at managing hypertension had no effect on clinical outcomes, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/2.htm
1 Feb 2011
Hypertension guidelines lead to vigorous debate
This issue includes stories centered on various aspects of hypertensions, as well as topics specific to mean's health, electronic health records and physical rehabilitation referrals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2014
Folic acid supplementation may help prevent first stroke in high-risk patients with hypertension
Among patients with low platelet count and high total homocysteine levels, receiving folic acid reduced the risk of first stroke by 73%, whereas there was no significant effect of folic acid among low-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/08/2.htm
8 May 2018