High BNP predicts stroke or systemic embolism in very elderly NVAF patients
22 May 2022
In very elderly nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients who are ineligible for standard anticoagulation, increasing levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) appear to be correlated with higher risks of stroke or systemic embolism, reports a new study.
Recognising inflammatory back pain and
axial spondyloarthritis: A practical referral
algorithm for primary care physicians
18 May 2022;
Early identification and referral of patients with inflammatory back pain (IBP) to rheumatologists for further assessment is imperative in ensuring those with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) receive timely intervention. In this interview, Associate Professor Dr Fariz Yahya shared his insights into the development, use and importance of the primary care physician-targeted IBP referral algorithm, which had been published in Malaysian Family PhysicianÂ