The potential impact of mammographic breast arterial calcification on physician practices in a primary care setting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Gennarelli ◽  
Andrzej Jedynak ◽  
Leanne Forman ◽  
Eric Wold ◽  
Rebecca B Newman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Cardiac Risk ◽  
Arterial Calcification ◽  
Physician Practices ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Cardiac Testing

Aim: This study sought to determine breast arterial calcification (BAC) prevalence in a primary care setting and its potential use in guiding further cardiovascular workup. Materials & methods: A radiologist reviewed 282 consecutive mammograms. Characteristics of BAC-positive and negative women were compared. Results: BAC prevalence was 34%. BAC-positive women were older (mean age: 60 vs 52, p < 0.001), had higher mean 10-year cardiac risk (11 vs 6%, p < 0.001), more hypertension (65 vs 40%, p < 0.001) and coronary artery disease (10 vs 2%, p = 0.0041), statin (50 vs 32%, p = 0.006) and aspirin use (28 vs 16%, p = 0.012). Thirty-seven percent (33/96) of BAC-positive women could potentially benefit from further cardiac testing. Conclusion: Mammography identifies BAC-positive women with low traditionally assessed cardiovascular risk who might benefit from further cardiovascular workup.

An Examination of the Prescription Renewal Process and Implications for Primary Care Physicians and Community Pharmacists

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Pattin ◽  
Nathan Devore ◽  
Jonathan Fowler ◽  
David Weldy
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Renewal Process ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Physician Practices ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Inappropriate Medications

In physician practices and pharmacies, staff members work to process prescription renewals so that patients receive a steady supply of medications. These functions are essential to ensure patients have continuous access to medications and remain adherent to prescribed therapies. Despite the incorporation of e-prescribing software programs to ease management of these processes, barriers to effective management of the prescription renewal process exist. Mismanagement of pharmacy adherence programs can ultimately lead to patients receiving inappropriate medications and excessive use of staff resources. The objective of this article is to examine the prescription renewal process in both the primary care setting and the pharmacy and report challenges associated with the process. A literature review was conducted to find studies that describe pharmacists’ and physicians’ handlings of prescription renewals, use of e-prescribing software, and benefits and barriers to using these technologies. Although studies report e-prescribing software improves efficiency in the prescription renewal process, there is a need to reduce technological problems that create challenges in use. It is recommended that staff within physician practices and pharmacies standardize prescription renewal processes and educate patients about the prescription renewal process.

1499: The Prevalence of LUTS and Prostate Enlargement in the Primary Care Setting

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 494-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Naslund ◽  
Alicia Gilsenan ◽  
Kirk Midkiff ◽  
Eric Wolford ◽  
Aileen Bown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Prostate Enlargement

Recognizing and Treating PTSD in the Primary Care Setting

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Elaine Graves ◽  
Tanya N. Alim ◽  
Notalelomwan Aigbogun ◽  
Thomas A. Mellman ◽  
William B. Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting

1306-P: Cost Effectiveness of Point-of-Care HbA1c in Primary Care Setting in Brazil

Diabetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1306-P
Author(s):  
DANIELLE S. MEDEIROS ◽  
LORENA S. ROSA ◽  
SOSTENES MISTRO ◽  
CLAVDIA N. KOCHERGIN ◽  
DANIELA A. SOARES ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Point Of Care
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