Search results for "Coronary artery disease"
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
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
Cardiovascular medications underused in Hispanic/Latino patients with PAD
Efforts to improve peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment in Hispanic/Latino populations are needed, including improved access to health care and more guideline-adherent treatment, according to the authors of a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/5.htm
11 Aug 2020
Screen cardiovascular disease patients for sleep apnea, AHA recommends
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is as high as 40% to 80% in patients with hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or stroke, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for newly developed ascites
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for newly developed ascites. He has cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2021
NOACs linked to lower rates of diabetes complications than warfarin in patients with afib and diabetes
A retrospective study from Taiwan found that patients who received non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) developed fewer macrovascular and microvascular complications, had fewer glycemic emergencies, and were less likely to die than those who received warfarin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/2.htm
15 Feb 2022
Study finds low rates of CAD testing in patients with new-onset heart failure
Of 558,322 new heart failure patients, 34.8% received coronary artery disease (CAD) testing and 9.3% received revascularization within 90 days, which fell below expectations set by current guidelines, according to authors of a study of U.S. administrative claims data.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/01/5.htm
1 Mar 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for microscopic hematuria
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for recurrent microscopic hematuria without proteinuria. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/08/3.htm
8 Mar 2022
Presenting symptoms in low-risk outpatients not always associated with higher baseline CAD risk
Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the PROMISE trial to determine the relationship between coronary artery disease (CAD) symptoms at presentation and resulting processes of care, test results, and clinical outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/12/4.htm
12 Apr 2022
Factoring drug costs into diabetes decisions
A sizable number of patients with diabetes do not consistently fill their prescriptions or take less than the prescribed amount due to costs, but there are ways to make it easier on a patient's pocketbook.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/factoring-drug-costs-into-diabetes-decisions.htm
1 May 2022