Search results for "Cardiology"
Updated performance measures released on cardiac rehab referral
CMS to hold call on reporting provision of Affordable Care Act
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/4.htm
14 Sep 2010
Setting a course for food as medicine
Culinary medicine is a growing, evidence-based movement that brings the “food is medicine” philosophy to medical education and beyond.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/setting-a-course-for-food-as-medicine.htm
1 Jun 2018
Intensive blood pressure control in older patients associated with decreased cardiovascular events
Intensive blood pressure control led to a decreased rate of major adverse cardiovascular events, including cardiovascular death and heart failure, in older adults with hypertension, the study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/31/1.htm
31 Jan 2017
Trial of apixaban with single and combination antiplatelet therapy in ACS stopped early due to observed increase in major bleeding events
Full-dose anticoagulation, in combination with antiplatelet therapy of any kind in patients with acute coronary syndrome, results in substantial bleeding without any clear additional benefit and should only be considered when required for another condition.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/4.htm
11 Aug 2015
Guidelines updated for patient selection for cardiac computed tomography
MKSAP Quiz: confusion, fever, and flank pain
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/2.htm
26 Oct 2010
New ACP 2022 Internal Medicine Course Recordings available
Learners can stream expert-led sessions covering timely internal medicine topics, with the opportunity to earn CME credit and MOC points at their own pace, on any device.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/28/6.htm
28 Jun 2022
Obituaries
ACP recognizes former college officials who have passed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/obits.htm
1 Nov 2018
Cardiac rehab uptake remains low, despite benefits
Estimates from the American Heart Association suggest that only about 20% to 30% of eligible patients ever receive the intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/cardiac-rehab-uptake-remains-low-despite-benefits.htm
1 Mar 2022
12 tips for new academic hospitalists
Internists seeking a career in hospital medicine should be engaged, make connections, and try new things in order to be successful.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/12-tips-for-new-academic-hospitalists.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP quiz: Evaluation during a routine examination
A 59-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He feels well and has no symptoms. Medical history is significant for hypertension. On physical examination, the patient is afebrile, blood pressure is 122/74 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 76/min. Cardiac examination is unremarkable. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/3.htm
17 Dec 2019