Search results for "Primary prevention"
Measure of coronary artery calcium might spare statins in some elderly patients
Coronary artery calcium-guided reclassification improved specificity for coronary heart disease events by 22% without any significant loss in sensitivity, while reclassification based on carotid plaque burden improved specificity 16% with a 7% loss in sensitivity, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/23/1.htm
23 Aug 2016
Long-term aspirin use may prevent colorectal cancer, analysis shows
The benefit of aspirin on GI tract cancers was seen at a minimum of 6 years of regular use and appeared to be dose-dependent, developing at 0.5 to 1.5 standard (325 mg) aspirin tablets per week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2016
Statins associated with fewer major adverse coronary events, mortality in those with low ankle-brachial index
Clinicians should optimize therapy for people with clear indications for statin therapy, including those with diabetes, an editorial suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/09/5.htm
9 Feb 2016
Statins, gout guidelines fuel debate on best practice
This issue covers the debate about statins guidelines, evidence-based guidelines for gout, and physicians-in-training who face discrimination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2017
1 in 10 heart patients may be inappropriately prescribed aspirin
More than 10% of patients treated with aspirin therapy for primary cardiovascular disease prevention should probably not have been taking the medication, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/2.htm
13 Jan 2015
USPSTF draft recommends daily aspirin to help prevent CVD, colorectal cancer in certain patients
The new recommendations found that current evidence is insufficient to assess the benefits and harms of aspirin use for prevention of these diseases in those younger than 50 years or older than 69 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/2.htm
22 Sep 2015
ICDs may be underused among older patients after heart attack
Implantation may be overlooked during transitions of care, but an ICD was associated with lower 2-year mortality rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/4.htm
30 Jun 2015
Treatment of mild hypertension is not associated with improved outcomes
Treating patients with mild hypertension for primary prevention does not significantly reduce their morbidity or mortality, according to a new Cochrane review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/1.htm
21 Aug 2012
Updated consensus statement issued for hypertension management in blacks
MKSAP Quiz: swollen right elbow for two days
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/12/2.htm
12 Oct 2010
Low-dose aspirin associated with bleeding events
Daily use of low-dose aspirin was associated with an increased risk of major gastrointestinal or cerebral bleeding, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/4.htm
12 Jun 2012