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Primary Aldosteronism
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Sep;108(3):273-277.ABSTRACTPrimary aldosteronism is the underlying cause of hypertension in primary care settings in approximately 6% of cases, and it is even more common in patients with resistant hypertension. However, it is estimated that only about 2% of patients who have risk factors for primary aldosteronism have been formally tested or diagnosed. The first step in the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism is case detection and involves testing patients who are at risk, including individuals with resistant hypertension, as well as those with well-controlled hypertension and a first-degree relative...
Source: American Family Physician - September 19, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Keith B Quencer J B Rugge Olga Senashova Source Type: research

Progression of stroke risk in patients aged & lt;65 years diagnosed with atrial fibrillation: a cohort study in general practice
CONCLUSION: People aged <65 years with AF are at higher risk of developing hypertension, heart failure, and diabetes than the general population, so may warrant regular review to identify new occurrence of such risk factors.PMID:37487643 | DOI:10.3399/BJGP.2022.0568
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - July 24, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Silvia C Mendon ça Duncan A Edwards Jenny Lund Catherine L Saunders Jonathan Mant Source Type: research

Ischemic Stroke Management: Posthospitalization and Transition of Care
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Jul;108(1):70-77.ABSTRACTIschemic stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack exist on a continuum of the same disease process. Ischemic stroke is common, and more than 85% of stroke risk is attributed to modifiable risk factors. The initial management of acute stroke is usually performed in the emergency department and hospital settings. Family physicians have a key role in follow-up, ensuring that a complete diagnostic evaluation has been performed, addressing modifiable risk factors, facilitating rehabilitation, and managing chronic s...
Source: American Family Physician - July 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Scott T Larson Brigit E Ray Jason Wilbur Source Type: research

Screening for undiagnosed atrial fibrillation using a single-lead electrocardiogram at primary care visits: patient uptake and practitioner perspectives from the VITAL-AF trial
CONCLUSIONS: Though the benefits and harms of screening for AF remain uncertain, most older patients underwent screening and PCPs were able to manage SL-ECG results, supporting the feasibility of routine primary care screening. PCPs exposed to a SL-ECG device preferred it over pulse palpation. PCPs were largely uncertain about AF screening done outside of practice visits.TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03515057. Registered May 3, 2018.PMID:37391738 | DOI:10.1186/s12875-023-02087-5
Source: Primary Care - June 30, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steven J Atlas Jeffrey M Ashburner Yuchiao Chang Leila H Borowsky Patrick T Ellinor David D McManus Steven A Lubitz Daniel E Singer Source Type: research

Approach to atrial fibrillation: Essentials for primary care
CONCLUSION: Most patients with AF can be managed effectively in primary care. Family physicians not only play an important role in ensuring patients with AF receive timely diagnoses, but they are also key to providing initial and ongoing care, especially in patients with comorbid conditions.PMID:37072207 | PMC:PMC10112727 | DOI:10.46747/cfp.6904245
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - April 18, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alan Bell Jason G Andrade Laurent Macle Kim A Connelly Lisa LaBine Alexander G Singer Source Type: research