Preventive Care
Procedures and devices to treat resistant hypertension in chronic kidney diseaseThese treatments show potential. All but renal artery stenting are still experimental.
- Device-based therapies for resistant hypertension in chronic kidney disease: The continuing quest for a cure
Device-based therapies have shown promise, but many points still need clarification.
- Aspirin for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events
A more limited role for aspirin as primary prevention in patients at intermediate risk, with diabetes, and the elderly.
- To scan or not to scan? DXA in postmenopausal women
DXA is strongly recommended for women age 65 and older, but not so much for younger postmenopausal women.
- ACC/AHA lipid guidelines: Personalized care to prevent cardiovascular disease
Risk assessment, drugs, patient subgroups, value of therapy, personalized plans, and shared decision-making.
- Leukoplakia of the tongue
This potentially premalignant lesion is found mostly in middle-aged and older men who smoke.
