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ARBs appear to have fewer side effects, same effectiveness compared to ACE inhibitors

Researchers used large international databases to compare outcomes among patients who initiated hypertension therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and concluded that ARBs should be preferred.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/2.htm
3 Aug 2021

Collaboration with heart failure patients key

Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021

Internal medicine looks ahead

This issue addresses ACP's virtual meeting for student members, advances in heart failure comanagement, and conference coverage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/internal-medicine-looks-ahead.htm
1 Jul 2021

Pacemakers, stents recalled; warnings on liver disease drug

This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/pacemakers-stents-recalled-warnings-on-liver-disease-drug.htm
1 Jul 2021

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

Guidelines suggest fidaxomicin over vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile infection

The Infectious Diseases Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America made three new recommendations in a focused update of their guidelines on Clostridioides difficile infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/5.htm
29 Jun 2021

Pinpoint patients' top priorities

An approach to decision making in older adults with multiple chronic conditions begins with identifying the patient's health priorities before deciding which treatments to continue, stop, or start to align care with these individual goals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/pinpoint-patients-top-priorities.htm
1 Jun 2021

MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of palpitations, fatigue

A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of palpitations and fatigue. She reports no chest pain, dizziness, near-syncope, or syncope. Ambulatory 24-hour electrocardiographic monitoring shows frequent monomorphic premature ventricular contractions (22% of all beats) and frequent ventricular bigeminy. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/mksap-quiz-3-year-history-of-palpitations-fatigue.htm
1 Jun 2021

FDA plans to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars

This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/fda-plans-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes-flavored-cigars.htm
1 Jun 2021

SPRINT issues final report finding fewer cardiovascular events with intensive blood pressure control

Patients treated to a systolic blood pressure target less than 120 mm Hg instead of less than 140 mm Hg had lower rates of cardiovascular events but more incidence of some adverse events, according to new follow-up data.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/25/5.htm
25 May 2021

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