Right-sided flank pain of 3h duration is the presenting complaint of a 32-year-old woman with no relevant medical history. She claims 1 episode of vomiting. What can you see on CT abdomen?
Bempedoic Acid Associated with Reduced CV Risk in Statin-Intolerant Individuals Regardless of Ethnicity
ACC.24: Data from an analysis of the CLEAR Outcomes trial showed bempedoic acid was well-tolerated and reduced CV events in Hispanic/Latinx and non-Hispanic/Latinx participants.
Infectious Disease & Primary Care: A Conversation with IDWeek 2023 Chair
Listen to our latest podcast episode with Heather Yun, MD, for details on emerging pathogens, the role of primary care clinicians in the effort to rein in antimicrobial resistance, and more.
Remotely Delivered Lipid Lowering Program Results in Sustained Target LDL-C Levels in High-Risk Population
ACC.2024: In a cohort of people at high risk of ASCVD, three-quarters achieved target LDL-C levels at 6 months and 12 months while using a remote algorithm-directed program.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
Concomitant SSRI and DOAC Use Increases Risk of Major Bleeding, Including ICH: New Findings
Overall, a 33% increased risk of major bleeding was seen, with risk highest during the first 30 days of concomitant use and persistent, but lower, after 6 months.
FDA Approves Fixed-Dose Macitentan/Tadalafil Tablets (Opsynvi) For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
For the first time, 2 drugs recommended as first line treatment for PAH are combined in a single oral once-daily therapy, which could reduced burden of care.