Search results for "Hypertension"
A joint approach
A case study helps explain how to differentiate gout from pseudogout.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/02/free/newmans-notions-joint-approach.htm
2 Mar 2022
Pulmonary embolism
For optimal documentation, coding, and reimbursement, the location or type of pulmonary embolism needs to be clearly identified.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/23/coding-corner-pulmonary-embolism.htm
23 Feb 2022
Rule developed for starting DOACs after stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
Using a “1-2-3-4-day rule” to choose when to start direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) based on stroke severity appeared to decrease risk for recurrent stroke or systemic embolism without increasing bleeding risk.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/09/rule-developed-for-starting-doacs-after-stroke-in-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation.htm
9 Feb 2022
EUAs revised for convalescent plasma, monoclonals, vaccines
In addition to the emergency use authorization (EUA) changes, recent FDA actions include a notification that some patients have had false-positive test results for syphilis after COVID-19 vaccination. The agency also approved a new antiviral to treat post-transplant cytomegalovirus infection and several newly generic drugs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/02/fda-update-euas-revised-for-convalescent-plasma-monoclonals-vaccines.htm
2 Feb 2022
Surging methamphetamine-related hospitalizations
Methamphetamine's effects on the heart are hitting hospitals, and physicians' help is needed to tackle the rise of this addictive drug.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/11/surging-methamphetamine-related-hospitalizations.htm
15 Nov 2021
Intravenous fluid management
A hypothetical case highlights the many reasons to provide IV fluid.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/11/expert-analysis-iv-fluids.htm
15 Nov 2021
Greater SBP reduction linked to better outcomes after thrombolysis for stroke
Analyses of the ENCHANTED trial found that in the day after stroke symptom onset, every 10-mm Hg drop in systolic blood pressure (SBP) (down to as low as 110 to 120 mm Hg) was associated with a 20% decrease in the odds of unfavorable functional status.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/03/3.htm
3 Nov 2021
Team up to treat opioid addiction
Hospitalists can improve care even without the expertise of an addiction medicine consult service.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/team-up-to-treat-opioid-addiction.htm
15 Sep 2021
Autoimmune hepatitis with rash and diarrhea
A patient with hypertension presented with one month of increasing abdominal girth.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/brief-case-autoimmune-hepatitis.htm
15 Sep 2021
Ask Dr. Pinson
Get answers to questions about obesity, ultrasound guidance, and other coding conundrums.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/coding-corner-qa.htm
15 Jul 2021