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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

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: 5-day history of rhinitis, nasal congestion, and sneezing

An 84-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-day history of rhinitis, nasal congestion, sneezing, and nonproductive cough. The symptoms began with a sore throat, which resolved after 24 hours. He has mild ear pain when blowing his nose or coughing. He has a history of coronary artery disease and hypertension. Medications are aspirin, metoprolol, and hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/3.htm
21 Jul 2015

Know the patient to achieve statin benefits

That statins work is without question. And with costs falling due to many drugs in the class going generic, physicians are now refining when to prescribe the ubiquitous drug class based on the degree of risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/statin.htm
1 Nov 2010

Atrial fibrillation patients often prescribed aspirin instead of anticoagulants, study finds

Cardiologists may be prescribing aspirin instead of oral anticoagulants because they think that aspirin is as efficacious as oral anticoagulants, or because they want to avoid the inconvenience of oral anticoagulation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/4.htm
21 Jun 2016

Taking a drink: what patients should know

Alcohol is associated with so many benefits and harms that it's hard to know where to start talking to patients about using it. One place might be alcohol misuse and abuse. Teach patients where they fall on the continuum of drinking behavior.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/alcohol.htm
1 Jan 2013

Updated guidance issued on treatment of hypertension in patients with CAD

The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and American Society of Hypertension released updated guidance last week on treatment of hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/5.htm
7 Apr 2015

Rheumatoid arthritis hurts the whole body

Taking care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis involved a partnership between internists and subspecialists, agree physicians managing cardiovascular risks, cancer or infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/arthritis.htm
1 Jul 2010

Revised PCI guidelines emphasize team approach to determining treatment

Guidelines on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have been expanded to offer comprehensive and specific recommendations for every anatomic subgroup of patients with stable coronary artery disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/4.htm
8 Nov 2011

Expert gives advice on perioperative medication management

Much confusion remains about perioperative management of anticoagulants, even though the drugs have been available for several years. And they are only going to become more prevalent, an expert said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/perioperative.htm
1 Jun 2014

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