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.
January 21st 2025
Raising awareness of the potentially fatal cardiovascular complications of epinephrine toxicity.
The Utilization of SGLT2 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Chronic Kidney D...
1.5 Credits / Cardiology; Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Nephrology
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Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment
1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
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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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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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Elevating Cardiac Care: Insights From Pharmacists Across Practice Settings
1.0 Credit / 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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Optimizing Care for Chronic Worsening Heart Failure: The Key Role of Pharmacists in Integrating Therapies
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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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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Study: Myocarditis Following Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Rare, Should Not Discourage Vaccination
July 9th 2021A retrospective case series published in JAMA Cardiology found that although there are rare instances of myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—in younger men following COVID-19 vaccination, the greater risk for heart damage and death comes from COVID-19 infection.
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Herpes Zoster Associated With Elevated Risk of Stroke, Cerebrovascular Events
July 8th 2021This risk decreased gradually according to age and length of time after an HZ episode, but epidemiological studies and the pathology of VZV vasculopathy both indicate that HZ is a key risk factor for stroke up to 1 year following an HZ episode.
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Study: Eating Patterns Could Affect Risk of Heart Disease Mortality
June 30th 2021The research concluded that eating starchy snacks after meals and eating a Western-style lunch containing refined grains, cheese, and cured meat elevates the risk of dying from heart disease and other illnesses.
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Defining Heart Failure: HFpEF and HFrEF
June 28th 2021Ryan Jacobsen, PharmD, BCPS leads a discussion on defining heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) as well as the importance of staging and functional classification criteria.
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Hypertension Management in Older Adults
June 17th 2021Pharmacists play an important role in assisting with hypertension treatment by helping to modify blood pressure therapies when patients experience adverse effects or helping if a patient has difficulty remembering to take their medications.
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