Index by author
March 01, 2018; Volume 85,Issue 3
Mandell, Brian F.
- You have accessDeprescribing: When trying for less is moreBrian F. Mandell, MD, PhDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2018, 85 (3) 179-180; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85b.03018
We should periodically revisit the goals and rationale for all prescribed medications.
Mcnamara, MEGAN
- You have accessPrimary care management of chronic pelvic pain in womenRachel Bonnema, MD, MS, MEGAN Mcnamara, MD, MSc, Jennifer Harsh, PhD, LMFT and Elizabeth Hopkins, PT, DPTCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2018, 85 (3) 215-223; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.16038
While referral may eventually be indicated, primary care doctors can take steps to diagnose and manage the condition.
Messinger-rapport, Barbara J.
- You have accessHypertension in older adults: What is the target blood pressure?Anu Garg, MD and Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2018, 85 (3) 193-195; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.17064
Goal: systolic pressure below 130 mm Hg if the patient can take multiple medications and be followed closely.
Moir, Stuart
- You have accessWhich test for CAD should be used in patients with left bundle branch block?Bo Xu, MBBS (Hons), Paul Cremer, MD, Wael Jaber, MD, Stuart Moir, MBBS, PhD, Serge C. Harb, MD and L. Leonardo Rodriguez, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2018, 85 (3) 224-230; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.17051
CT angiography is the fi rst-line test in those under 65; for older patients there are SPECT and dobutamine echocardiography.