Search results for "Hypertension"
Collaboration key to post-stroke follow-up
Post-stroke care often fragments after patients leave the hospital. Patients being treated by specialists should keep the primary care physician at the center of their follow-up regimen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/stroke.htm
1 Oct 2009
Recalls: Propofol, ventilators, infusion sets, acetaminophen
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2009
Uncertain diagnosis for pain leads doctor to dig further
A 66-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain radiating to her back, and CT scans show multiple lesions worrisome for metastatic disease. But when the pain resolves and the lesions don't change, one internist reconsiders the diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/mindful.htm
1 Nov 2009
Rethinking the value of the annual exam
Patients expect it and internists won't let it go. But does the evidence support the need for the periodic health exam? Experts weigh in on the value of regularly seeing a patient on a preventive basis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/annual.htm
1 Jan 2010
MKSAP quiz: Diagnose progressive leg pain upon exercising
A 27-year-old man is evaluated for leg pain. The patient is moderately obese (BMI=33) and had been sedentary until recently, when he joined a health club. However, after only a few minutes on the treadmill, he develops progressive pain in both his legs that resolves after a few minutes with rest. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2010
AHA sets new criteria and goals for cardio health
ED's strong link to CVD doesn't add predictive value over Framingham
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/5.htm
26 Jan 2010
ED's strong link to CVD doesn't add predictive value over Framingham
Tylenol and other products recalled for odorCounterfeit Alli pills found on Internet
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/6.htm
26 Jan 2010
Atrial fibrillation risk lower with some classes of antihypertensives
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, weight gain and constipation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/2.htm
26 Jan 2010
Letters to the Editor
A reader offer support for the evidence base for nutritional supplements, while another cites anecdotal evidence on the benefits of fasting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/letters.htm
1 Feb 2010
Med schools promoting care for underserved
To encourage primary care careers, medical schools are offering students shortened specialty rotations in favor of fast-track graduation, half-tuition forgiveness and having students follow patients wherever they go in the health system. Different teaching models emphasize continuity of care over snapshots of diagnoses, and place students in the clinics where they can fulfill the nation's need for rural care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/education.htm
1 Feb 2010