Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
MKSAP Quiz: Emergency visit for chest pain
A 66-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for chest pain. He describes a sharp pain in the midchest that does not radiate. The pain began suddenly at rest and has persisted for approximately 40 minutes. He has hypertension treated with amlodipine. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2013
Updated guideline released on chemoprevention for breast cancer
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released a clinical practice guideline last week on pharmacologic interventions for reducing breast cancer risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/5.htm
16 Jul 2013
Approvals for an oral anticoagulant, generic esomeprazole
This update covers the approval of an oral medication to reduce the risk of stroke and embolism in atrial fibrillation and the first generic version of esomeprazole.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2015
Points to consider in palliative care
An integrated model of curative and palliative care may lead some physicians to reconsider their role in care at the end of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/points-to-consider-in-palliative-care.htm
1 Jul 2018
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea in a patient with end-stage COPD
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for dyspnea at rest. He has end-stage COPD and is on a home hospice program. He has weight loss, reduced functional capacity, and muscle atrophy. His medications are ipratropium, salmeterol, fluticasone, albuterol as needed, and prednisone. He is uncomfortable, with chronic air hunger that has gradually increased over the past 2 weeks. Otherwise, his symptoms have been stable without change in cough, sputum production, or fever.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/3.htm
3 Feb 2015
NSAID use may be associated with increased VTE risk
There may be a statistically significant increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/4.htm
30 Sep 2014
Systematic review compares new and old anticoagulation options for acute VTE
The benefits and risks of 8 different anticoagulation strategies for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), including heparin and new oral anticoagulants, were compared in a large new analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/23/7.htm
23 Sep 2014
Boxed warning added to gout drug, more ARBs recalled
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/boxed-warning-added-to-gout-drug-more-arbs-recalled.htm
1 Apr 2019
The August issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The August issue of ACP Hospitalist is online and includes a cover article on green hospitals, an installment of The Brief Case, and extensive coverage of the Hospital Medicine 2013 annual conference.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/20/6.htm
20 Aug 2013
Common palliative care practices may lack benefits
Recent research has shown that some of the things physicians thought they were doing to help patients at the end of life are actually ineffective and even potentially harmful.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/palliative.htm
1 Jan 2016