Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Why internists should care about lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) can be a significant risk factor for heart disease and requires consideration when developing a plan of care, especially in the highest risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/why-internists-should-care-about-lipoproteina.htm
1 May 2020
New guidance urges caution on testosterone
Internists considering testosterone therapy are ideally positioned to consider a broader differential diagnosis that will actually help the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/new-guidance-urges-caution-on-testosterone.htm
1 May 2020
Making space for preconception counseling in primary care
Internists have an obligation to provide care that aligns with patients' reproductive goals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/making-space-for-preconception-counseling-in-primary-care.htm
1 May 2020
Dealing with dementia, Q&As on COVID-19
This issue also covers testosterone and men's health, as well as preconception care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/dealing-with-dementia-qandas-on-covid-19.htm
1 May 2020
Success with STIs causes complacency
Progress made in combating HIV has caused people to feel a greater sense of security around sex and less worry about bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/04/success-with-stis-causes-complacency.htm
1 Apr 2020
New reports on early symptoms, cardiac complications of COVID-19
Loss of smell and taste have been suggested as possible early symptoms of COVID-19, and cardiac complications appear to be a significant issue among infected patients with or without baseline cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/2.htm
31 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal aortic aneurysm found during routine examination
A 69-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He is asymptomatic. Medical history is significant for hypertension. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. A bruit is heard over the abdomen, and a pulsatile mass is present in the epigastrium. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2020
Managing HIV with testing, prevention
Antiretroviral therapy has made an impact in treating HIV, but preexposure prophylaxis has created a huge opportunity in preventing infection, with internists poised to play a role.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/managing-hiv-with-testing-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Perioperative evaluation for hip arthroplasty
A 52-year-old woman undergoes perioperative evaluation. She has osteoarthritis of the right hip since sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident 15 years ago and is scheduled for elective hip arthroplasty in the next few months. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/11/3.htm
11 Feb 2020
New warnings for gabapentinoids; other drugs approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/new-warnings-for-gabapentinoids-other-drugs-approved.htm
1 Feb 2020