Cardiovascular Health

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.

Drug Therapy Combinations Could Reduce Hospitalization Among Heart Failure Patients with Higher Ejection Fraction

September 29, 2022

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The incremental use of drug combinations could prevent hospitalizations from heart failure among those who have higher ejection fraction, a subgroup that struggles with insufficient data on treatments.

Dapagliflozen May Decrease Fatal Risks of Heart Failure Associated With Higher Ejection Fraction

September 27, 2022

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For patients suffering from a higher left ventricular ejection fraction, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor could decrease risk of hospitalization or death from heart failure.

Study: Many Cardiovascular Emergencies Related to Poorly Controlled High Blood Pressure

September 27, 2022

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Study finds that 13% of all heart-related emergency department visits were related to essential hypertension.

Hypercholesterolemia Counseling Improves Adherence

September 22, 2022

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Pharmacist education also helps prevent adverse reactions, maximizes outcomes for the symptomless disease.

Study: Consistent Consumption of Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Atrial Fibrillation in Young Adults

September 14, 2022

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Excess drinking is a major atrial fibrillation risk factor in young people.

FDA Approves Updated Label for Bayer’s Finerenone to Include Cardiovascular Study

September 12, 2022

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Modification is based on phase 3 FIGARO-DKD clinical trial investigating CV and kidney outcomes in more than 13,000 patients with CKD associated with type 2 diabetes.

Study: Diet Change Makes Biggest Impact on Reducing CV Risk in Those With Hypertension

September 12, 2022

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Analysis presented at an American Heart Association meeting suggests that following DASH is most effective to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Study: Statin Therapy Shows Link to Reduction of All-Cause, Cardiovascular Death

September 09, 2022

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The findings also indicate that that treatment may have protective CV and limb benefits for those with kidney failure and concomitant peripheral artery disease.

Research Indicates Clinical Trials Are Needed to Determine CBD Benefits for Heart Disease

September 08, 2022

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Patients should discuss efficacy and potential drug interactions with clinicians before use, study authors indicate.

Study: Patients with Certain Heart Conditions Should be Given Antibiotics Before Invasive Dental Surgery

September 07, 2022

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Researchers suggest that dentists who do not administer antibiotics to high-risk patients for infective endocarditis could be risking the patient’s life.