The Pharmacy Times® Cardiovascular Health Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on the health of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, and heart valve issues.
November 19th 2024
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Advancing Chronic Worsening Heart Failure Treatment: The Critical Role of Pharmacists in Therapy Integration
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Heart Failure: Clinical Applications for the Use of Intravenous Iron
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists in the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejec...
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
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The Utilization of SGLT2 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Chronic Kidney D...
1.5 Credits / Cardiology; Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Nephrology
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Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment
1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
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Recent Developments in the Management of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
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Therapies in Lowering LDL-Cholesterol Levels for the Primary and Secondary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardi...
0.75 Credit / Cardiology
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Updated Guidelines in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation and Application for Pharmacists
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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The Expanding Role of Nonstatin Therapies in Reducing LDL-Cholesterol Levels to Prevent and Manage ASCVD: A Re...
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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Elevating Cardiac Care: Insights From Pharmacists Across Practice Settings
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The Evolving Treatment Paradigm for the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Strategies to Optimize ...
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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Optimizing Care for Chronic Worsening Heart Failure: The Key Role of Pharmacists in Integrating Therapies
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Lipoprotein(a) and Beyond: Emerging Paradigms in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation
1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
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The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmac...
2.0 Credits / Human Trafficking, Law
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Ensuring Pharmacy Technicians’ Proficiency in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
1.0 Credit / Law, Pain Management, Opioids
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Experts Anticipate Flood of Chronic Health Conditions Due to Interrupted Health Care During Pandemic
April 19th 2021Long-term societal and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have promoted urgent responses in many sectors, which could lead to real-world efforts to improve prevention of chronic health conditions.
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Choice of Blood Pressure Medications Impacts Long-Term Heart Disease Risk in Patients With HIV
April 12th 2021Among patients with HIV who had not been diagnosed with heart disease at the beginning of the study, the risk of developing heart disease, heart failure, or stroke for the first time was 90% higher among those taking beta-blockers.
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Study: Consumption of Processed Meat Linked to Higher Rates of Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease
April 9th 2021The study did not find significant associations between the intake of unprocessed red meat or poultry with either of these conditions, in contrast to prior studies that linked red meat to higher risks of cardiovascular disease.
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Certain High Blood Pressure Medications May Alter Heart Risk in People With HIV
April 8th 2021Study is the first to examine how the choice of blood pressure medications influences the long-term risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure in a patient population with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Women With PCOS and Obesity at Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
March 30th 2021Women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
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Study: Higher Body Fat in Women May Protect Against Heart Disease Death
March 23rd 2021The researchers analyzed body composition data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2004) and cardiovascular disease data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2014).
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Black adults living in rural areas of the United States have experienced higher mortality rates due to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke compared to white adults over the past 20 years, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Study: Patients Who Suffer Strokes Have Higher Depression Risk Than Heart Attack Survivors
March 17th 2021Among more than 11 million Medicare beneficiaries who were admitted during the 2-year study period, there were 174,901 admitted for ischemic stroke and 193,418 admitted for heart attack.
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Opioid Epidemic Linked to Greater Number of Heart Infections in the US
March 16th 2021Preliminary research by the American Heart Association suggests the opioid epidemic in the United States may have led to an increase in the number of strokes due to bacterial infections of the heart (infective endocarditis).
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Study: Structured Exercise Program Benefited Men’s Artery Health, Not Testosterone Therapy
February 26th 2021The investigators said testosterone therapy may have some benefits for older men, but they did not find any benefits in artery function, which is a determinant of future cardiovascular risk.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Has Resulted in Fewer Heart Surgeries, More Patient Deaths
February 23rd 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant decline in the volume of overall heart surgeries, as well as an increase in deaths following coronary artery bypass grafting, according to research.
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Study: Aspirin Preferred to Prevent Blood Clots in Kids After Heart Surgery
February 19th 2021The research will have implications for clinicians when prescribing blood-thinning medications after Fontan surgery, a complex congenital heart disease operation redirecting blood flow from the lower body to the lungs.
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