Vascular Physician

MARCH 25, 2022

Medications to use include controlling dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes along with antiplatelet therapy. Patients with burdensome symptoms and occlusive disease can be managed by a vascular surgeon, either with open surgery or percutaneously.

Hypertension 52

Hypertension Treatment Plan Diabetes Diagnosis 52

East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the significance of regular health check-ups and how they contribute to your overall well-being. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

Preventive Care 52

Preventive Care Preventative Care Mental Health Healthcare 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 12, 2022

Who is the patient? Also: Exclude extraneous information – Example: In a patient presenting with fever, cough, and shortness of breath, their history of chronic knee osteoarthritis does not belong in the PR. One day later the patient also develops a rash. It can and should evolve as you gather new information.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Illness Clinic Diabetes 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. Had the ED not ordered a chest CT, would I have tested this patient for COVID-19? The patient I saw with atrial fibrillation and RVR likely wouldn’t even have merited testing in early March, yet he clearly had the disease in mid April.

Illness 52

Illness Diagnosis Emergency Room Diagnose 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Let’s practice with a case: You are called to admit a 72 year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, and knee replacement seven days prior who presents with acute, pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. A positive D-dimer in a low risk patient may not sway our pretest probability enough to warrant a CTPA. More practice?

Clinic 52

Clinic Diagnosis Diagnose Utilities 52

Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds By Lauren Molchan, DPM R2 When do you suspect PAD in patients with wounds? · · Past medical history indicators of PAD include: history of smoking, age 65 or greater, diabetes history, CAD or stroke, or history of renal, carotid or mesenteric ischemia. . ·

Referral 40

Referral Diabetes Management Physicals 40

Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection High blood pressure is a well-known medical condition that many people understand is a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not always present with symptoms that are noticeable by the patient.

ER 52

ER Hypertension Primary Care Medical 52