Search results for "Heart failure"
Thriving at the annual meeting in your early-career years
I.M. Ready is a new regular feature that will explore topics relevant to early-career internal medicine physicians, particularly those within five years of residency graduation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-in-your-early-career-years.htm
1 Apr 2023
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
New warnings on benzodiazepines
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/new-warnings-on-benzodiazepines.htm
1 Nov 2020
Digoxin may be linked to increased mortality risk
Digoxin may be associated with increased mortality risk, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/12/5.htm
12 May 2015
Lower-extremity revascularization appears to yield poor functional outcomes in nursing home residents
Most nursing home residents who undergo lower-extremity revascularization are unlikely to benefit from it, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/4.htm
14 Apr 2015
New options no panacea for depression
Internists can have the greatest impact by continuing to be the first point of contact, treating mild to moderate depression, and explaining what may be available if first-line options fall short.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/new-options-no-panacea-for-depression.htm
1 Sep 2019
Sussing out sleep apnea disorders
Given the prevalence of poor sleep habits, determining sleep apnea can be difficult during a time-pressed visit. Asking the rights questions is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/apnea.htm
1 Mar 2015
CPAP didn't reduce cardiac events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and pre-existing CVD
Prescribing continuous positive airway pressure with the sole purpose of reducing future cardiovascular events in asymptomatic patients with obstructive sleep apnea and established cardiovascular disease cannot be recommended, an editorial stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2016
New thinking about Alzheimer's diagnosis
New technology and biomarkers have contributed to the detection of Alzheimer's disease, but clinicians are skeptical about the value of a diagnosis without the ability to treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/new-thinking-about-alzheimers-diagnosis.htm
1 Nov 2019
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