Search results for "Hypertension"
In the News
IOM favors more limits on resident hours, and other medical updates.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2009
Statin use in the acute care setting
An expert summarizes best practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/lipid.htm
15 Jan 2009
MKSAP: Acute pancreatitis
A 51-year-old woman is hospitalized because of the acute onset of moderately severe, constant upper abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting... and other cases.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/test.htm
15 Feb 2009
New research on heart failure, elderly surgery at AHA Scientific Sessions
New research on heart failure, elderly surgery at AHA Scientific Sessions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/conference.htm
15 Feb 2009
Topical anesthetic reminder, fibromyalgia drug approved
Recalls, advisories, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2009
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about hand-carried ultrasound devices, LDL levels, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/journal.htm
15 Mar 2009
Coding Corner
Distinguishing between stroke and TIA requires taking into consideration various definitions, including cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, aborted stroke, impending stroke and TIA.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/coding.htm
15 Apr 2009
MKSAP: Neuropathy
These cases and commentary, which address neuropathy, are excerpted from ACP’s Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP14).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/test.htm
15 May 2009
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about warfarin use during chemotherapy, C. glabrata bloodstream infection, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/research.htm
15 May 2009
Reporting diabetic manifestations
Diabetes mellitus is on the rise and data regarding its type, manifestations and impact on cost and length of stay are needed to assess the effectiveness of current evaluation and management.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/coding.htm
15 Jun 2009