Search results for "Hypertension"
Beta-blockers at discharge may not improve outcomes after elective PCI in some older patients
According to an editorial, this study and others call into question the guideline-directed use of beta-blockers in patients with coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/17/2.htm
17 Aug 2016
An atypical presentation of microscopic polyangiitis
A patient was admitted after outpatient labs indicated acute worsening of kidney disease and anemia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/26/free/brief-case-an-atypical-presentation-of-microscopic-polyangiitis.htm
26 Oct 2022
Bonus online case: Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return
A patient with worsening exertional dyspnea, lower extremity edema, and orthopnea.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/01/brief-case-online-pulmonary-venous-return.htm
15 Jan 2019
MKSAP quiz on heart failure
Cases involving heart failure are presented.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/mksap-heart-failure.htm
15 Feb 2016
Vital signs are vital: Focus on blood pressure
Focus on blood pressure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/newman.htm
15 Feb 2014
MKSAP quiz on atrial fibrillation
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on atrial fibrillation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/mksap-quiz-on-atrial-fibrillation.htm
15 Aug 2019
In the News
Contaminant identified in recalled heparin products.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/itn.htm
15 Apr 2008
Manufacturer asked to remove opioid from market
Details on the latest warnings, recalls, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/fda-update.htm
15 Aug 2017
Apophenia
There is a black cloud hanging over your head; the universe is out to get you.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/newman.htm
15 Feb 2016
Good venous ulcer care a long process
Hospitalists can help by improving diagnosis, follow-up.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/11/venous-ulcer-care-hospitalists.htm
15 Nov 2017