Search results for "Cardiovascular events"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during a routine examination
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. Her medical history is significant for hypertension and obesity. She is a former smoker, stopping 5 years ago. Medications are amlodipine, lisinopril, and aspirin. Following a physical exam and ankle-brachial index score, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/19/3.htm
19 Jul 2016
Blood pressure drugs likely to prevent stroke, death from mild hypertension
Pharmacologic treatment of blood pressure may prevent major cardiovascular events and death in patients with uncomplicated stage 1 hypertension, according to a systematic review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/23/2.htm
23 Dec 2014
Preventive aspirin inflames opinions
Aspirin's long-standing role in cardiovascular health does not resolve its precise benefit in terms of cardiovascular prevention, specifically in patients who haven't had a myocardial infarction or stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/aspirin.htm
1 May 2015
FDA announces draft guidance for industry on reduction of sodium
The FDA draft guidance provides target short- and long-term mean and upper bound sodium concentrations for food categories and is particularly aimed at national and regional restaurant chains and food manufacturers whose products make up a significant proportion of national sales.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2016
Adding ezetimibe to statins in ACS may improve cardiovascular outcomes
Reduction of LDL cholesterol levels may explain the effect of statins on coronary heart disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/09/2.htm
9 Jun 2015
Rosuvastatin, atorvastatin compared on effectiveness, safety in industry-funded trial
Analysis of a randomized trial in South Korea found that patients randomized to rosuvastatin developed type 2 diabetes requiring medication at a rate of 7.2%, compared to 5.3% among those given atorvastatin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of risk for cardiovascular disease
A 49-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He is asymptomatic but is concerned about his risk for cardiovascular disease. Medical history is notable for hypertension. He is a nonsmoker, and he works as an executive at a highly successful company. Family history is noncontributory. His only medication is hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam and cholesterol and glucose testing, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2016
Calculating risk for cholesterol drugs
Differing guidelines and a new class of drugs may cause uncertainty on the part of patients and practitioners.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/cholesterol.htm
1 Nov 2015
Statins' effects on men and women compared
Statin therapy reduced women's risk of cardiovascular events but did not significantly affect mortality or stroke risks in a recent meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/03/2.htm
3 Jul 2012
ADHD drugs appear to present no cardiovascular risks in adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medications were not associated with an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events among young and middle-aged adults, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/20/2.htm
20 Dec 2011