Cardiovascular Health

Vaccination rates were significantly higher in study groups who received a letter highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of vaccination and who received repeat letters about the importance of flu vaccination in general.

The proportion of patients prescribed high-intensity statin therapy increased by 3.8% across all clinics in the intervention arm.

Study participants without co-pays were slightly more likely to take their medications as prescribed for several medication classes.

Food insecurity was also higher among Hispanic and Black women compared with White women, with 1 in 4 Black women and 1 in 3 Hispanic women reporting food insecurity.

Because of the complexities of cardio-oncology medication regimens, pharmacists are vital to assess drug-drug interactions using multiple resources, such as databases, case reports, FDA and National Institutes of Health guidelines, and package inserts.

Findings from the AFFIRM trial found increased risks after stopping oral anticoagulant therapy after rhythm control, and the same is true for stopping treatment with oral anticoagulants after successful ablation.

Atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are frequent challenges among patients with cancer.

Bempedoic acid is indicated as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who require additional lowering of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol.

Patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who were already receiving statin therapy had a reduction in adverse cardiovascular outcomes with earlier initiation of evolocumab.

Clinical guidelines suggest screening for cardiovascular risk factors post-partum in women, however, these recommendations are not closely followed, a new study suggests.

Arrhythmia was found to be the most common cardiovascular complication of COVID-19.

More than 90 minutes of varied sleep time may also increase a person’s risk of developing hardened arteries.

Study shows no robust differences in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, and glucose measurements in children conceived using assisted reproductive technologies.

Study results indicate that exercising, following a high-quality diet, limiting alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy body weight, and not smoking protects those with type 2 diabetes.

Despite medical advances in the past few decades, rates of PCAD in patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity continue to rise.

Individuals with more fast-food options in their communities had 13% higher odds of incident stroke.

Men were more likely than women to be prescribed dual blood-thinning therapy following a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack.

Bone marrow transplant could effectively change the brain’s blood vessels from abnormally narrowing.

Worse cases of periodontitis demonstrate association with progression of the scarring of the heart’s left atrium, data indicate.

Data show pharmacist-led clinical consultations can improve patient adherence to medication plans.

Peripheral artery disease is more common in Black patients than any other racial or ethnic group, but its potential association with negative social determinants of health is not known.

Researchers found a 27% heightened risk of cardiovascular disease for individuals with celiac disease compared with those who didn’t have the condition.

There's no better time to remind pharmacists that they are vital in the fight against CVD.

Economic food insecurity, associated with cardiovascular mortality, disproportionately impacts Black communities.

Mortality was highest among Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations, American Heart Association’s 2023 Statistical Update shows.

Consuming soy flour rich in B-conglycinin also promotes liver homeostasis, which may prevent atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease, research results show.

Individuals with the virus had an 81 times higher risk of dying in the first 3 weeks of infection, and that remained 5 times higher for up to 18 months, analysis shows.

Surgical embolectomy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation demonstrate favorable safety and efficacy profiles.

In a phase 3 trial, empagliflozin significantly reduced the risk of kidney disease progression or cardiovascular death in adults with chronic kidney disease by 28% compared with placebo.

Community pharmacies are an untapped resource in rural areas but need to market their services to effect changes in public health.