Search results for "Cardiology"
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and dyspnea in an elderly man
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 72-year-old man for fatigue and dyspnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/28/3.htm
28 Aug 2012
Obituary
Gottlieb Friesinger II, MD, MACP, a noted cardiologist and former ACP governor, died on July 28, 2012, at the age of 83.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/obituary.htm
1 Sep 2012
NSAIDs associated with increased cardiovascular risk up to five years post-MI
Taking NSAIDs increases cardiovascular risk for heart attack survivors as long as five years after the attack, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/4.htm
18 Sep 2012
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
Guidance issued on educational, psychological interventions for ICD patients
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on educational and psychological interventions for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/6.htm
2 Oct 2012
Beta-blockers didn't benefit stable CAD patients
Taking beta-blockers did not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with no history or a remote history of myocardial infarction (MI), according to a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/6.htm
16 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: syncope and emotional stress
A 38-year-old man occasionally feels “skipped heart beats” during stressful emotional situations but has not had prolonged palpitations, presyncope, or syncope. He generally feels in good health. What is the most appropriate next test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/3.htm
16 Oct 2012
‘Goldilocks' goal for diabetes and CKD
Managing kidney disease in diabetes requires meeting individualized parameters and balancing risks in nephrology and cardiology. Learn whether more aggressive treatment is warranted in this population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/diabetes.htm
1 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Foot pain following catheterization
A 68-year-old man was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago for a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction and underwent cardiac catheterization via the right groin. Today, the patient reports pain in his left toes and diffuse soreness in the left calf. Following a review of the medical history, physical exam and lab values, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2012
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing appears safe in high-risk patients with established cardiovascular diagnoses
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing appears to be safe in patients with high-risk cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/02/5.htm
2 Nov 2012