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Avital Y. O’Glasser, MD, FACP, covers perioperative anticoagulation, why “bridging is dead,” aspirin, dual antiplatelet therapy, and much more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/24/4.htm
24 Sep 2019
An easy screen for an overlooked disease
Despite poor awareness and a lack of training on handling peripheral artery disease, internists can and should be able to recognize the symptoms and manage 95% of cases. Experts advise how to diagnose and treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/PAD.htm
1 Apr 2011
Long-term anticoagulation after first unprovoked VTE associated with considerable bleeding risk
Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis provide a framework for clinicians and patients to balance the benefits and harms of extended anticoagulation for unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/14/4.htm
14 Sep 2021
Multistate B. cepacia outbreak linked to foam cleanser
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/multistate-b-cepacia-outbreak-linked-to-foam-cleanser.htm
1 Jul 2018
Cardiovascular medications underused in Hispanic/Latino patients with PAD
Efforts to improve peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment in Hispanic/Latino populations are needed, including improved access to health care and more guideline-adherent treatment, according to the authors of a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/5.htm
11 Aug 2020
Cardiologists highlight prevention, clopidogrel
Subspecialists leading the Internal Medicine 2010 cardiology pre-course offer advice, but also accept some from general internists about preventing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/cardiology.htm
1 Jun 2010
Dual therapy for afib after PCI may reduce bleeding risk better than triple therapy
Researchers reviewed four randomized controlled trials of 7,953 patients that compared the effects of dual versus triple therapy on bleeding, mortality, and ischemic events after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/17/4.htm
17 Mar 2020
PPI's benefits can outweigh their possible risks
The key to proper use of proton-pump inhibitors is monitoring patients closely to determine if they are benefitting from long-term therapy, or could potentially discontinue or reduce their dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/PPIs.htm
1 Oct 2012
Guideline-based care underused for PAD, study says
Interventions to optimize secondary prevention, such as physician note “checklists” or other systematic prescription programs, might improve medication use and lifestyle counseling.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/02/4.htm
2 May 2017
In the News
Clinical updates from the reports compiled by ACP IntenristWeekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/in-the-news.htm
1 May 2009