Search results for "Blood pressure"
Studies consider cardiovascular risk prediction in women, all U.S. adults
Female-specific factors should not be used to reclassify women's cardiovascular risk when making prescribing decisions, one study noted, while a second study found that 4.3 million Americans have elevated risk for heart failure but low risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/17/2.htm
17 Dec 2024
Continue BP control, maintain benefits
Helping patients maintain normal blood pressure over the long haul pays off in cardiovascular and other health benefits, yet studies show that U.S. adults continue to backslide.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/continue-bp-control-maintain-benefits.htm
1 May 2024
Improper arm position results in significantly higher blood pressure readings
Patients placing their arm on their lap or by their side during blood pressure measurement can result in overestimation of blood pressure readings by 4 to 10 mm Hg, according to a randomized crossover trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/15/1.htm
15 Oct 2024
Breaking barriers in PAD treatment
Medical societies released an updated guideline for the management of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) that includes preventive medical therapy and the latest thinking on effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk management strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/breaking-barriers-in-pad-treatment.htm
1 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: UTI prevention in a patient with catheter
A 77-year-old woman is hospitalized for decompensated heart failure. An indwelling urinary catheter is placed to monitor hourly urine output, and intravenous diuretics are administered. What is the most appropriate management to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI)?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/03/3.htm
3 Dec 2024
Intensive BP control improved outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes, trial finds
A composite of nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, treatment or hospitalization for heart failure, or death from cardiovascular causes was significantly lower among patients treated to a blood pressure (BP) target of less than 120 mm Hg versus one below 140 mm Hg.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/26/4.htm
26 Nov 2024
Lifestyle, treatment changes for afib
A new atrial fibrillation guideline focuses on early rhythm control and lifestyle changes such as physical activity and weight loss to slow or disrupt the course of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/lifestyle-treatment-changes-for-afib.htm
1 Sep 2024
Wrong-sized blood pressure cuffs give inaccurate results, trial finds
Using a regular-sized blood pressure cuff led to inaccurately low systolic readings in patients who should have been measured with a small cuff and overly high readings in those who should have been measured with a large or extra-large cuff.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/4.htm
15 Aug 2023
Intensive blood pressure control effective in older frail patients, study finds
Data from SPRINT indicated that frail patients were at higher risk for cardiovascular events than nonfrail patients and benefited similarly from a blood pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg, with no significant increase in adverse events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/2.htm
11 Jul 2023
Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis
Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tackling-care-fragmentation-in-patients-on-dialysis.htm
1 Sep 2024