Search results for "Hypertension"
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for systemic lupus erythematosus
A 30-year-old woman is seen in follow-up. She was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus 12 years ago. She was treated for lupus nephritis, which is now quiescent. What health risk assessment should be performed now?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/3.htm
5 Apr 2022
Cardiac societies issue new joint guideline on management of heart failure
The updated guideline recommends sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for many heart failure patients, regardless of their diabetes status, among other changes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2022
Hypertension performance measure ‘flawed’
While ACP's Performance Measurement Committee considers the Controlling High Blood Pressure measure to be “high impact,” it determined after review in July 2021 that it does not support the measure due to uncertain validity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/hypertension-performance-measure-flawed.htm
1 Apr 2022
Get comfortable talking about obesity
Kimberly N. Sims, MD, FACP, explains ways to make obesity counseling easier for patients and for their doctors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/get-comfortable-talking-about-obesity.htm
1 Apr 2022
Pinpointing primary hyperparathyroidism
With targeted testing, especially in those who present with kidney stones and bone density issues, internists can help patients with this disorder get appropriate care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/pinpointing-primary-hyperparathyroidism.htm
1 Apr 2022
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022
Paternal metformin use associated with major birth defects
A prospective registry-based study in Denmark found that offspring of men who filled one or more prescriptions for metformin during the three months of developing fertilizing sperm were more likely to have a birth defect, while insulin and sulfonylureas were not associated with increased risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/29/2.htm
29 Mar 2022
Details on COVID-19 treatments authorized for outpatients
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/details-on-covid-19-treatments-authorized-for-outpatients.htm
1 Mar 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Establish care visit for pediatric cancer survivor
A 28-year-old woman is seen to establish care. Medical history is significant for acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed and treated at age 5 years; she has been leukemia free since completion of therapy. Following a physical exam and cervical cancer screening, what is the most appropriate additional survivorship assessment to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/22/3.htm
22 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Syncopal and near-fainting events
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for an episode of syncope and repeated episodes of near-fainting when standing and working on his tractor. Current medical problems are hypertension and dyslipidemia. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2022