Search results for "Imaging"
MKSAP Quiz: Occasional premature heartbeats
A 72-year-old man is evaluated during a routine physical examination. He feels well and reports no exertional limitations. Following a physical exam, heart sounds are regular, with occasional premature beats associated with cannon a waves on neck examination. Following tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/30/3.htm
30 May 2023
Tirzepatide for weight management, at-home STI tests
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/tirzepatide-for-weight-management-at-home-sti-tests.htm
1 Jan 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Management of a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated following the diagnosis of a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor. Two weeks ago, she underwent ultrasonography for biliary colic, which unexpectedly showed multiple hepatic lesions. Following tests, a physical exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/22/3.htm
22 Mar 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of shortness of breath
A 35-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of shortness of breath with no cough or hemoptysis. Medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/05/4.htm
5 Jul 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Left-sided facial weakness
A 36-year-old woman is evaluated for left-sided facial weakness. Over the last 10 days she has developed progressive weakness on the left side of her face, which is apparent with eye closure, smiling, and chewing. She has also reduced tearing and diplopia. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for chronic hypertension
A 44-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for chronic hypertension. Over the past month, her average blood pressure measured with home blood pressure monitoring was 150/90 mm Hg. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/11/3.htm
11 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation for nephrolithiasis
A 61-year-old woman has a follow-up evaluation for the incidental discovery of several hypodense lesions in both lobes of her liver and a 2.5-cm mesenteric mass during CT imaging for nephrolithiasis. She has fully recovered from the nephrolithiasis and now feels entirely well. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/10/3.htm
10 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of knee pain
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of right knee pain, with morning stiffness lasting 20 minutes. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate initial imaging study?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/22/3.htm
22 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 8-week history of postprandial abdominal pain
A 54-year-old man is evaluated for an 8-week history of postprandial, gnawing, epigastric abdominal pain after every meal. Pain begins 30 minutes after eating, persists for 1 hour, and gradually resolves. Following a physical exam and upper endoscopy, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2022
More patients undergoing active surveillance for lower-risk prostate cancers
Use of active surveillance or watchful waiting for prostate cancer rose from 2010 to 2018, although uptake was lower in men with multiple positive biopsy cores and those who were Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, had a lower income, or lived in a rural area.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/4.htm
11 Apr 2023