Search results for "Coronary artery disease"
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of 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 physical and abdominal exams, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/09/3.htm
9 Aug 2016
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
ACC, AHA release updated performance, quality measures for afib
There are 24 total measures, including 6 performance measures (3 inpatient and 3 outpatient) and 18 quality measures (10 inpatient and 8 outpatient), all designed to assess care quality for inpatients and outpatients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/28/2.htm
28 Jun 2016
Rule appears to improves diagnostic accuracy for new heart failure
Researchers developed a new rule for diagnosing heart failure, based on a study of primary care patients suspected of having the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/4.htm
6 Dec 2011
Specialist groups issue clinical alert to guide clopidogrel prescribers
Digoxin may be harmful in hemodialysis patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/4.htm
29 Jun 2010
Statins may be cost-effective for lower-risk populations, model finds
Study shows benefit of mammography screening in women age 40-49
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/4.htm
5 Oct 2010
New guidelines for dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with CAD
Clinicians should weigh ischemic risks and bleeding risks before adding a P2Y12 inhibitor to aspirin monotherapy or prolonging dual antiplatelet therapy, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2016
MKSAP Quiz: grade 2/6 early-peaking systolic murmur
A 62-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He is asymptomatic and walks 1 mile most days of the week. Medical history is significant for aortic stenosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Medications are aspirin, metformin, lisinopril, metoprolol, and rosuvastatin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/3.htm
22 Sep 2015
Aspirin does not reduce CV events in persons with low ankle-brachial index
Glucose test strips recalled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/6.htm
9 Mar 2010
Adding antiplatelet agents to dabigatran, warfarin elevates major bleeding risk
The risk of major bleeding is increased when antiplatelet drugs are added to either dabigatran or warfarin, a new subgroup analysis confirmed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/6.htm
8 Jan 2013