ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

ECG Artifact Masking Complete Heart Block

This case report describes a woman in her 70s whose initial electrocardiogram (ECG) suggested ventricular tachycardia but presented asymptomatically to the emergency department.

Primary Aldosteronism

This Clinical Insights provides an overview of screening for and treating primary aldosteronism, including information on how medications may affect laboratory test results.

Designing Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials in Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential

Importance  Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) has emerged as an independent and potent cardiovascular risk factor. As genetic sequencing becomes more widespread and the population ages, the identification of CHIP will increase substantially. Despite strong epidemiologic and mechanistic evidence…

Family-Centered Child Obesity Treatment – The TEAM UP Randomized Clinical Trial

Importance  Families have limited access to pediatric weight management services. Objective  To compare the effectiveness of enhanced standard of care (ESOC) with family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) vs ESOC alone in reducing percent over median body mass index (percent median BMI)…

Atrial Pseudomasses in Erdheim-Chester Disease

This case report discusses a diagnosis of Erdheim-Chester disease in a patient in their early 70s who presented with chest pain, dyspnea, weight loss, and atrial pseudomasses on echocardiography.

Narcolepsy

This JAMA Insights discusses the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of narcolepsy.