Search results for "Statins"
Take a tiered approach to CVD
Primary care physicians' efforts are paying off as they promote primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, even in a time-pressed visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/take-a-tiered-approach-to-cvd.htm
1 Feb 2022
Model may predict which coronary artery disease patients benefit from high-dose statins
Incremental treatment effects of high-dose statin therapy over usual-dose statin therapy in coronary artery disease patients can be estimated by a prediction model made up of 13 easy-to-measure clinical predictors that are readily available in clinical practice, a study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/21/4.htm
21 May 2013
Statins' benefits outweigh their association with diabetes incidence
Statins' benefits outweigh the risk of diabetes for patients taking the drugs for secondary prevention and those at high risk of major adverse coronary events, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/14/4.htm
14 Aug 2012
Non-HDL cholesterol may be best marker of cardiovascular risk in statin-treated patients
Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may be a better marker of cardiovascular risk in patients taking statins than low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or apolipoprotein B, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/4.htm
3 Apr 2012
Comparison of cardiac risk models has implications for statin use in women
The Reynolds Risk Score was better than the Framingham-based model at determining women's cardiovascular risk, according to a large external validation cohort.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/4.htm
13 Mar 2012
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
Omega-3 fatty acids safe, effective for reducing triglycerides
Use of omega-3 fatty acids for improving atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in patients with hypertriglyceridemia is supported by a 25% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events, according to the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/27/2.htm
27 Aug 2019
Gout flares may precede cardiovascular events
A retrospective study found that gout patients who experienced an acute myocardial infarction or stroke had significantly higher odds of a recent gout flare in the preceding four months than those who did not.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/09/1.htm
9 Aug 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for newly developed ascites
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for newly developed ascites. He has cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2021
Heart failure, statins take center stage at AHA conference
Heart failure, headphones, statins and self-care were just some of the research topics presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/aha-wrap.htm
1 Feb 2009