Search results for "Coronary artery disease"
Recalls for oral docusate sodium, INR monitoring system
This column reviews a recall of an oral liquid docusate sodium solution because of contamination and of an international normalized ratio monitoring system because it may provide significantly lower results than another method.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Gradually progressive abdominal distention
A 68-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of gradually progressive abdominal distention. Her medical history is notable for a 20-year history of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. She also has had a 10-year history of elevation of serum aminotransferase levels, which was attributed to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. She does not consume alcohol. Her medications are metformin, lisinopril, low-dose aspirin, and simvastatin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/08/3.htm
8 Nov 2016
Evidence does not support giving renin angiotensin system inhibitors to all patients with stable CAD, review finds
For all primary outcomes studied, renin angiotensin system inhibitors reduced risk when compared to placebo but not when compared to active controls, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/31/5.htm
31 Jan 2017
Tips for using statins, PCSK9 inhibitors in chronic CAD
Guidelines for reducing cardiovascular risk are shifting with the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/statin.htm
1 Jun 2017
Weight loss, MOC featured in meeting coverage
This issue covers the wrap-up of news from Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2017
Some traditional Chinese medicine may provide benefits in cardiovascular conditions
Some traditional Chinese medications might be used as a complementary and alternative approach for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, but further long-term study is needed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/13/2.htm
13 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Management of joint pain
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has a history of hip and knee pain related to degenerative joint disease. The joint pain is now well controlled with diclofenac, which was started 3 months ago. She does not have any gastrointestinal symptoms, and she takes the diclofenac with food most of the time. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/3.htm
20 Jun 2017
Clearing patients for takeoff a new duty for internists
More than 100,000 pilots annually can now request a comprehensive physical examination and medication review from any state-licensed physician. What should internists look for when faced with such a request?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/clearing-patients-for-takeoff-a-new-duty-for-internists.htm
1 Jul 2017
A good month to raise the rates
There are several important revisions for adult immunizations, including not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine for the 2017-2018 flu season.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/a-good-month-to-raise-the-rates.htm
1 Oct 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Routine follow-up for very severe COPD
A 75-year-old man is seen for routine follow-up for very severe COPD. He has constant dyspnea and air hunger and spends most of the day in a chair. He has had no change in baseline cough and sputum production. He has had multiple COPD exacerbations that required ICU admission and intubation. He has not benefited from pulmonary rehabilitation in the past. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/07/3.htm
7 Nov 2017