Cardiovascular Health

The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) was higher among those who were exposed to assisted reproductive technology.

Aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor, gains FDA approval, offering hope for improved cardiovascular health in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Maternal cardiometabolic issues during pregnancy significantly elevate children's blood pressure, highlighting the need for preventive health measures.

The most substantial reduction was achieved 2 to 3 years after vaccination with a sustained protective effect lasting up to 8 years.

The 12.5-mg dose tablet enhances hypertension treatment options and reduces adverse effects for patients.

The coronary artery disease (CAD) predictive model help health care professionals tailor personalized treatment methods for patients.

At Baptist Health South Florida, pharmacists are embedded in all areas of cardiovascular care, an expert said.

A 15-mg dose with a corticosteroid taper regimen was superior to placebo in sustained remission from week 12 to 52.

Alongside regular monitoring and pharmacotherapy, key lifestyle changes can help manage and prevent high blood pressure.

Research reveals that higher levels of vitamin B12, copper, and manganese during pregnancy lower midlife blood pressure and hypertension risk.

An oral dose of 0.6 mg per 5 mL of colchicine could aid individuals who have trouble with swallowing pills.

Traditional risk factors were more contributable to cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) without patent foramen ovale (PFO), whereas nontraditional ones were more critical for CIS with PFO.

Promoting weight management prior to pregnancy and in early life may yield stronger cardiovascular and maternal health.

Small changes in blood pressure and pulse were shown in patients of all ages, and the authors suggested that these are monitored carefully in patients being treated for ADHD.

Host Craig Beavers speaks with Steven Dunn about the latest ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.

The registry data showed that cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) was obtained in more clinically complex patients with recurrent pericarditis.

Host Craig Beavers spoke with several presenters, researchers, and experts about the key data being discussed at the meeting.

Patients 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.

The trial is the first to test the cardiovascular benefits of an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist.

Christian Ruff, MD, highlights abelacimab’s potential to significantly reduce bleeding in patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation.

The DapaTAVI study is the first trial of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for valvular disease.

Rivaroxaban offers more predictable dosing, eliminates frequent blood tests, and is less likely to interact with foods.

The results should lead to a guideline update recommending extended treatment with a reduced-dose anticoagulant in this patient population.

The STRIDE trial was first of its kind to evaluate the use of a GLP-1 agonist in PAD management.

Marc Bonaca, MD, PHH, FACC discussed semaglutide’s potential benefits for non-diabetic patients with peripheral artery disease.

Pharmacy Times will be on-site in Chicago, Illinois from March 29 through 31.

If 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.

This new podcast will explore the latest evidence, practices, and innovations in the world of cardiovascular care from a pharmacist's point of view.

The innovative neonatal cardiac progenitor cell therapy is designed to repair heart tissue in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

This subset of heart failure requires unique therapeutic considerations.