Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Why and how to monitor hypertension at home
Home measurement of high blood pressure overcomes variability inherent in office measurements, delivers better assessment of systolic pressure (and hence, of possible cardiovascular events) and offers a better chance of discontinuing drug therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/home.htm
1 Mar 2011
Drug adverse events affect patients' choices more than benefits
Central line infections in ICUs fell 58% between 2001 and 2009
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/5.htm
8 Mar 2011
Antihypertensives lower risk for CVD patients without hypertension
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fatigue, nausea, and poor appetite
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/2.htm
8 Mar 2011
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
MKSAP Quiz: Heart murmur and reduced exercise capacity
A 32-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a murmur recently heard on physical examination. She has noted mild reduction in exercise capacity over the past 6 to 12 months. She has no known history of cardiovascular disease, although a murmur was reported early in life. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2011
Higher-salt diets didn't increase mortality in European study
Higher sodium consumption was associated with increased systolic blood pressure, but not greater mortality or cardiovascular events, in a new prospective analysis of Europeans' sodium excretion.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/1.htm
10 May 2011
Growth differentiation factor-15 may help predict mortality in older adults
The biomarker growth differentiation factor-15 may help predict mortality in older community-dwelling adults, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/5.htm
10 May 2011
Short-term NSAIDs associated with increased myocardial infarction risk after previous heart attacks
Even short-term treatment with most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was associated with increased risk of death and a subsequent myocardial infarction in patients with prior heart attacks, reports a national cohort population study from Denmark.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/4.htm
17 May 2011
Experts offer advice on oral drugs, insulin for diabetes
Any type 2 diabetic is eventually going to need oral medications, and some on oral medications may eventually progress to needing insulin. The regimens are complex and vary from patient to patient. Learn how to individually tailor such decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/diabetes.htm
1 Jun 2011
Smoking associated with PAD in women, even decades after stopping
Smoking significantly increased the risk for symptomatic peripheral artery disease in women in a dose-dependent manner. While quitting reduces risk, it remains elevated compared with women who never smoked.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2011