Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Considerations about cannabis
As more states legalize recreational and medical cannabis, hospital physicians are finding themselves caring for regular users more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/considerations-about-cannabis.htm
1 May 2024
First NASH treatment, over-the-counter CGM approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/first-nash-treatment-over-the-counter-cgm-approved.htm
1 May 2024
EHR alert had small effect on lipid therapy in highest-risk patients
A trial alert nudged clinicians seeing patients with very high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to intensify therapy by prescribing a high-intensity statin, adding ezetimibe, or prescribing a proprotein subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/30/4.htm
30 Apr 2024
Salt substitution associated with lower mortality
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that salt substitutes may be associated with lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality but noted that most of the evidence is from older populations and those eating an Asian diet.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/09/1.htm
9 Apr 2024
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Apr 2024
Anxiety, depression treatment linked with improved outcomes in cardiovascular disease
Patients who had been hospitalized and had both cardiovascular disease and a mental health condition were 75% less likely to be readmitted if they received psychotherapy and medication for their anxiety or depression.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/4.htm
26 Mar 2024
Calcium, vitamin D may affect long-term health in postmenopausal women
A post hoc analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that those who took calcium and vitamin D supplements had a lower risk for death from cancer and a higher risk for death from cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/1.htm
12 Mar 2024
Recommendations released on statin therapy for people with HIV
The guidance from a panel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addresses primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients ages 40 to 75 years and younger than age 40 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2024
New 'weighs' to treat obesity
Even as the data on weight loss drugs mount, physicians need to help patients navigate potentially prohibitive costs and a continuing need for lifestyle change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/new-weighs-to-treat-obesity.htm
1 Mar 2024
Likelihood of smoking cessation after cardiovascular event varies by event type
Patients who had had a myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, stroke, or transient ischemic attack were more likely to quit smoking than those who underwent elective percutaneous coronary intervention or had a new diagnosis of peripheral artery disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/4.htm
13 Feb 2024