Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Most hormonal contraceptives show little absolute risk of stroke or heart attack, study finds
A recent study found that the absolute risk of increased thrombotic stroke and myocardial infarction associated with the use of hormonal contraception was low, although the relative risks varied depending on whether higher doses were used.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/2.htm
19 Jun 2012
Lower energy, more exertional fatigue with statins
Statin treatment was associated with less energy and more exertional fatigue, according to a recent analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/5.htm
19 Jun 2012
Task Force recommends obesity screening in adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation on screening for obesity in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/2.htm
26 Jun 2012
Risk of financial abuse in elders should draw internists' attention
An expert counsels internists to consider screening their elderly patients for financial abuses, from investment scams to pressure from family members. Doctors can partner with financial experts to prevent financial exploitation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/geriatrics.htm
1 Jul 2012
Many more elderly people could benefit from drugs to prevent heart disease
Preventive treatments for cardiovascular disease may be underutilized in older patients. Although age and gender inequalities are known to exist for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, whether this pertains to interventions focused toward preventing heart disease is less clear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/4.htm
17 Jul 2012
Interaction between proton-pump inhibitors, clopidogrel clinically unimportant
The interaction between proton-pump inhibitors and clopidogrel is clinically unimportant, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/1.htm
17 Jul 2012
Lung cancer risk model better predictor than smoking or family history
The Liverpool Lung Project risk model was a better predictor than smoking history or family history for determining whether to send a patient for computed tomography lung cancer screening, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/2.htm
21 Aug 2012
Treatment of mild hypertension is not associated with improved outcomes
Treating patients with mild hypertension for primary prevention does not significantly reduce their morbidity or mortality, according to a new Cochrane review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/1.htm
21 Aug 2012
Hormone therapy stirs debate 10 years after WHI
The Women's Health Initiative dramatically decreased hormone therapy for menopause, but 10 years later, the “knee-jerk” reaction has become more nuanced in how the regimen can be used.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/hormones.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