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...
1.0 Credits / Cardiology
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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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
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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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
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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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
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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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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Study: Patients With COVID-19 Should Continue Treatment With ACE Inhibitors, ARBs
November 19th 2020Results of a recent study confirmed that patients already taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) should not discontinue taking them due to COVID-19 infection.
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COVID-19 and Atrial Arrhythmias May Increase Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events, Death
November 18th 2020For patients with COVID-19, the combination of the disease and preexisting atrial arrhythmias may create a pathologic synergy that significantly increases the risk for major adverse cardiac events and death.
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Study: Bursts of Exercise Can Lead to Significant Improvements in Indicators of Metabolic Health
November 18th 2020The research team described how approximately 12 minutes of acute cardiopulmonary exercise affected more than 80% of circulating metabolites, including pathways linked to a wide range of favorable health outcomes, thus identifying potential mechanisms that could contribute to a better understanding of the cardiometabolic benefits of exercise.
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Study: Children Exposed to Tobacco Smoke at Home Have Worse Heart Function as Adults
November 17th 2020The researchers examined the health records of more than 1100 adults, who had an average age of 45 years, were 52% female, and who are participants in the ongoing Childhood Determinants of Adult Health study.
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Survey Finds Lung Symptoms Common Among Users of E-Cigarettes, Related Products
November 13th 2020Researchers analyzed the survey responses of more than 1400 current users of e-cigarette and related products from 18 to 64 years of age, evenly divided among male and female, who took part in a national online survey in 2016.
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Study: Smokers Who Start at a Young Age are 3 Times More Likely to Die Prematurely
October 29th 2020The objective for researchers in the new study was to determine whether the findings were generalizable in other populations by conducting a similar analysis in the United States, focusing on death from cardiovascular disease.
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Dual Threats of COVID-19, Influenza Could Have Devastating Effects on Adults with Chronic Conditions
October 23rd 2020The relationship between the flu and heart disease is of particular concern during the pandemic, as severe COVID-19 outcomes have also been associated with exacerbated cardiovascular conditions.
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Pharmacists Should Regularly Review Medications for Older Patients with 10 or More Prescriptions
October 21st 2020Study shows that more than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged with 10 or more prescriptions, putting them at significant risk for harm related to high medication burden.
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