http://www.pharmacytimes.com/condition-resources/cardiovascular-health/condition-rss Cardiovascular Health en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 07:33:01 EDT Sat, 25 May 2013 07:33:01 EDT ACS-Hospital-Pharmacists-Help-Improve-CareAfter hospital pharmacists joined the cardiology team and made recommendations regarding treatment of acute coronary syndrome patients, adherence to clinical guidelines improved markedly.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:10:42 EDTMany-Patients-Who-Discontinue-Statins-Successfully-Resume-TherapyThe results of a large retrospective study support guidelines that recommend a conservative approach to stopping statin therapy and rechallenging with the same or a different statin in case of discontinuation.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:41:27 EDTDual-Antiplatelet-Therapy-A-Phone-Call-Away-from-Near-Perfect-AdherencePatients implanted with a drug-eluting stent who received a series of phone calls from nurses had much higher levels of adherence to dual antiplatelet therapy than patients who received usual follow-up care.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:13:01 EDTACS-and-Depression-Patient-Preference-MattersAcute coronary syndrome patients who received treatment for depression had fewer depressive symptoms than those in a usual-care group, according to the results of a study.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:10:17 EDTStents-Avoiding-Catastrophic-EventsA review by a team of Italian researchers compares the available therapies for reducing stent thrombosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:05:59 EDTDivide-the-Dose-for-Round-the-Clock-Aspirin-Coverage-in-Diabetes-PatientsMore than half of diabetes patients who experienced aspirin resistance with once-daily dosing overcame it when aspirin was administered in 2 daily doses.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:00:30 EDTChallenges-of-Treating-Acute-Coronary-SyndromePeter Berger, MD, discusses the challenge of individualizing antiplatelet treatment for acute coronary syndrome patients.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:36:14 EDTAcute-Coronary-Syndromes-LectureA lecture on acute coronary syndromes by Kim A. Eagle, MD, director of the Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan Health System.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:20:59 EDTAcute-Coronary-SyndromeGiorgio Gimelli, MD, FACC, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, discusses the presentation and management of acute coronary syndrome.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:18:38 EDTPathophysiology-and-Management-of-Acute-Coronary-SyndromesA discussion among two consultant cardiologists and a professor of cardiovascular medicine on the pathophysiology and management of acute coronary syndromes.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:06:29 EDTAdherence-in-Acute-Coronary-SyndromeJeffrey Berger, MD, discusses how research can help increase adherence to therapies among acute coronary syndrome patients.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:53:12 EDTManaging-Antiplatelet-Therapy-in-Patients-with-Acute-Coronary-SyndromeToby Trujillo, PharmD, BCPS, discusses issues related to options for managing antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:43 EDTNiacin-Fails-to-Reduce-Cardiovascular-EventsA highly anticipated study found that a combination of niacin and the anti-flushing agent laropiprant offers no benefit to patients with vascular disease and may actually harm patients.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:14:12 EDTFDA-Issues-Warning-on-Antibiotic-and-Fatal-Heart-RhythmsThe popular antibiotic azithromycin has been associated with a risk of fatal heart rhythms, and health care providers are advised to take this into account when treating patients at risk of cardiovascular events.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:15:26 EDTCalcium-Supplements-Can-Spell-Heart-Trouble-for-WomenA long-term study of Swedish women suggests that consuming more than 1400 mg of calcium per day increases one’s risk of dying, particularly of cardiovascular disease.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:01:01 ESTCDC-Vital-Signs-Blood-Pressure-ControlA discussion of high blood pressure and measures that can be taken to counter it, including prescription medication.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:08:43 ESTThe-Role-of-Hospital-Pharmacists-in-Transitions-of-CareIn a study of their experiences in a transition of care program, hospital pharmacists had a number of recommendations for improvement.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:54:01 ESTHoliday-Heart-SyndromeThis video, from the Cleveland Clinic, discusses a syndrome in which generally healthy people who drink more than usual at the holidays can experience heart problems.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:09:45 ESTFDA-Ruling-on-Statin-TherapyA discussion of an FDA warning regarding the potential for cognitive problems and elevated blood sugar associated with taking statins.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:07:25 ESTFDA-Review-of-Varenicline-and-Risk-of-Cardiovascular-Adverse-EventsRepresentatives of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss the risk of cardiovascular adverse events associated with the smoking-cessation drug varenicline (Chantix).Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:03:18 EST