Cardiology
Pharmacology
The Pharmacist’s Role in Medication Optimization for Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
A pharmacy medication titration clinic helped patients with chronic heart failure successfully reach target doses.
Case Reports
Roundtable Discussion: Anticoagulation Management
Conference Coverage
Data support revising ASCVD cardiovascular risk threshold
MUNICH – “This is very important from a public health policy perspective.” – Dr. Robert S. Rosenman
Conference Coverage
Bipolar patients’ relatives face increased cardiovascular risk
BARCELONA – Cross-sectional study of recently diagnosed young bipolar disorder patients breaks new ground.
News
Rivaroxaban gains indication for prevention of major cardiovascular events in CAD/PAD
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is the first direct oral anticoagulant to gain an indication for prevention of cardiovascular events.
News
Small Daily Steps Can Keep Heart Attacks at Bay
CDC recommends small daily changes to reduce cardiology risk factors and medical conditions.
Original Research
Comparison of Cardiovascular Outcomes Between Statin Monotherapy and Fish Oil and Statin Combination Therapy in a Veteran Population
A study that compared the use of statin therapies with and without fish oil in a veteran population found an insignificant difference between the...
Video
Swings in four metabolic measures predicted death in healthy people
Risk for death is higher in people with swings in fasting blood glucose and cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure, and body mass index.
Conference Coverage
Years after ALLHAT, alpha-blocker use still common, risky
Study investigators say there are few situations where alpha-blockers are the right prescription.
News
Declining lung function linked to heart failure, stroke
Cardiologists and pulmonologists should collaborate to better identify the relationship between lung function decline and early CV disease...