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.
June 25th 2025
Health care professionals are encouraged to educate patients on potential cannabis-related risks to cardiovascular health.
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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Elevating Cardiac Care: Insights From Pharmacists Across Practice Settings
1.0 Credit / 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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The Evolving Treatment Paradigm for the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Strategies to Optimize ...
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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Optimizing Care for Chronic Worsening Heart Failure: The Key Role of Pharmacists in Integrating Therapies
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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Harnessing the Potential of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiorenal Metabolic Health: Strategies for Long-term Care an...
1.0 Credit / Cardiology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Nephrology
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Mastering Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Cutting-Edge Therapies for Better Outcomes
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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Evidence-Based Guidelines Point to Leap in Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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Exploring Advances in the Management of DOAC-Associated Bleeding With Reversal Agents: Role of the Health-Syst...
1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Patient Safety
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Optimizing LDL-C Lowering and Adherence to Hyperlipidemia Guidelines
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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Hyperlipidemia Overview and the Clinical and Economic Burden
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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Best Practices for Management of Hyperlipidemia: A Focus on Guidelines and Patient Adherence
0.5 Credit / Cardiology
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The Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Hyperlipidemia
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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Driving Better Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Managed Care Imperative
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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The Evolving Landscape of Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy: New Therapies and Treatment Strategies
1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Rare Diseases
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PBM Challenges and the Evolving Role of Oncology Pharmacists in Community Practices
0.75 Credit / Oncology, Law
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Real-World Applications of New Therapies and Management Strategies
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology, Cardiology, Rare Diseases
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Advancing Stroke Prevention: The Pharmacist’s Role in Implementing the 2024 Guidelines
1.0 Credit / Cardiology
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The Role of IV Iron in Resolving Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
1.0 Credit / Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Pharmacy, Oncology, Women's Health
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From Guidelines to Practice: The Pharmacist’s Role in Chronic Heart Failure Therapy Optimization
1.5 Credits / Cardiology
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NLA 2025: Bempedoic Acid Supports ASCVD Prevention and LDL-C Reduction
June 2nd 2025Bempedoic acid is an effective option for statin-intolerant patients or those needing additional low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction, with clinical trials showing cardiovascular benefits, key drug-drug interaction considerations, and special management factors in patients with comorbidities.
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NLA 2025: GLP-1 Therapies May Impact Cardiovascular and Renal Health Independent of Weight Loss
May 31st 2025GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, significantly reduce cardiometabolic risk factors such as dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular events, with evidence suggesting that some of these benefits may occur independently of weight loss.
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FDA Approves Treprostinil Inhalation Powder for PAH and PH-ILD
May 27th 2025The approval is based on findings from the INSPIRE trial, where treprostinil demonstrated efficacy in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).
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ACC 2025: Intravenous Iron Safe, but Results in Mixed Findings for Patients With Heart Failure
March 30th 2025Patients in the treatment group had a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death or first heart failure hospitalization overall, but the between-group difference did not meet the threshold for statistical significance for this primary end point.
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First Antibody Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction Granted FDA Fast Track Designation
March 25th 2025If approved, this novel monoclonal antibody therapy could become a standard of care emergency option for patients with acute myocardial infarction, which affects millions in the United States and across the world.
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