This week’s topics include aspirin discontinuation risks, HIV in those 50 and older, big data and chronic lung disease, and genetic testing and warfarin use.<br /> <br /> Program notes:<br /> <br /> 0:34 Genetic testing and warfarin dosing<br /> 1:35 Looked at genetics to determine<br /> 2:33 Other agents for blood thinning<br /> 3:01 Use of big data and chronic lung disease<br /> 4:01 More women smoking<br /> 5:02 Not sure of significance of e-cigarettes<br /> 5:26 HIV infection in those 50 or older<br /> 6:30 Usually diagnosed later<br /> 7:30 Still at risk if you’ve over 50<br /> 7:43 Perils of discontinuing aspirin<br /> 8:43 Stopping increased risk by 30%<br /> 9:43 Stop as close to surgery as possible<br /> 10:27 End<br /> <br /> Related blog:https://podblog.blogs.hopkinsmedicine.org/2017/10/03/hiv-in-the-50-crowd/<br />

PodMed – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

Johns Hopkins Medicine

PodMed – Week of October 2, 2017

SEP 29, 201710 MIN
PodMed – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

PodMed – Week of October 2, 2017

SEP 29, 201710 MIN

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This week’s topics include aspirin discontinuation risks, HIV in those 50 and older, big data and chronic lung disease, and genetic testing and warfarin use. Program notes: 0:34 Genetic testing and warfarin dosing 1:35 Looked at genetics to determine 2:33 &#8230;<p class="read-more"> <a class="more-link" href="https://podcasts.hopkinsmedicine.org/podmed-week-of-october-2-2017/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">PodMed &#8211; Week of October 2, 2017</span> Read More &#187;</a></p>