Cardiovascular Health

ACE inhibitors are currently prescribed more commonly than ARBs as a first-time blood pressure control medicine despite this difference in AEs, the study authors noted.

Reducing blood pressure is the major determinant of reduction in cardiovascular risk in both young and older patients with hypertension.

Selexipag tablets were first approved by the FDA in 2015 to delay disease progression and reduce the risk of hospitalization for PAH.

Lipophilic statins for dyslipidemia penetrate muscle more easily than hydrophilic statins and are associated with a higher incidence of adverse effects.

Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting because of gender disparities in the understanding and treatment of coronary artery disease, research shows.

Blood pressure has to be monitored closely in patients diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 hypertension.

Based on their findings, investigators said modifiable risk factors are strongly associated with C-reactive protein levels in patients with coronary artery disease.

Older drugs such as lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev), simvastatin (Zocor), and atorvastatin (Lipitor) have the most drug interactions.

According to the investigators, this discrepancy remains even if the individual reported symptoms of heart failure during a routine outpatient health care appointment within the past 6 months.

Heart failure outcomes improve with optimal iron levels.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common treatments and counseling points for heart failure.

Men under 55 years of age had a 25% lower risk of heart attack and stroke, whereas men over 60 had a 15% reduced risk with testosterone supplementation.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common hypertension treatments.

The new results add to earlier findings from the EMPEROR-Reduced phase 3 trial, which found that empagliflozin reduced the combined relative risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure by 25% compared to placebo.

A retrospective case series published in JAMA Cardiology found that although there are rare instances of myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—in younger men following COVID-19 vaccination, the greater risk for heart damage and death comes from COVID-19 infection.

This risk decreased gradually according to age and length of time after an HZ episode, but epidemiological studies and the pathology of VZV vasculopathy both indicate that HZ is a key risk factor for stroke up to 1 year following an HZ episode.

The research concluded that eating starchy snacks after meals and eating a Western-style lunch containing refined grains, cheese, and cured meat elevates the risk of dying from heart disease and other illnesses.

This study was among the first to display the adverse relationship in younger adults, according to the letter.

Hypertension is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

Ryan Jacobsen, PharmD, BCPS leads a discussion on defining heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) as well as the importance of staging and functional classification criteria.

Eligible participants at baseline had more than 1 year of continuous insurance coverage, allowing gaps less than 90 days, and were free of CVD 1 year prior to OSA diagnosis.

Torsemide is an alternative for patients who skip loop diuretic treatment due to concerns of excessive urination, as well as individuals with chronic kidney disease.

These financial challenges can include difficulty paying medical bills or the inability to pay them at all, high financial distress, cost-related medication non-adherence, food insecurity, and delayed or foregone care due to cost.

Pharmacists play an important role in assisting with hypertension treatment by helping to modify blood pressure therapies when patients experience adverse effects or helping if a patient has difficulty remembering to take their medications.

The condition is not preventable, but there are steps that can be taken to reduce LDL-C levels in children.

The study authors said this research is the first systematic review that compares treatments for depression in those with coronary disease.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

Help female patients stay informed about prevention strategies, symptoms, and treatment of this potentially deadly condition.

Studies suggest bipolar disorder is associated with increased potential for stroke and higher odds of experiencing poor outcomes.

By encouraging patients to find activities they enjoy and celebrating small improvements, health care professionals can help patients improve mild to moderate hypertension and elevated cholesterol.