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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Expert: Trauma, Stress from the COVID-19 Pandemic Can Cause ‘Poor Health Outcomes Overall’
May 5th 2021Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, chief medical officer of Magellan Health, a board-certified internist, and a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses the impact of trauma and stress on overall health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tranexamic Acid Shows No Associated Complications in Certain High-Risk Patients
May 4th 2021Use of tranexamic acid is not associated with complications such as deep vein blood clots, heart attacks, seizures, or strokes or mini strokes when used in high-risk patients, according to a study published in Anesthesiology.
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Negative Mental Health Outlook Can Lead to Heart Disease, Causing Concern in COVID-19 Pandemic
May 3rd 2021Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, chief medical officer of Magellan Health, a board-certified internist, and a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses the correlation between heart health and mental health.
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Study: More Belly Weight Increases Danger of Heart Disease Even If BMI Does Not Indicate Obesity
April 27th 2021A greater understanding of obesity and its impact on cardiovascular health highlights abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as visceral adipose tissue (VAT), as a cardiovascular disease risk marker.
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Study Identifies Genetic Mutations Linked to Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
April 27th 2021Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified additional genetic mutations that strongly predispose otherwise healthy women to peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare condition characterized by weakness of the heart muscle that begins sometime during the final month of pregnancy through 5 months after delivery.
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Experts Anticipate Flood of Chronic Health Conditions Due to Interrupted Health Care During Pandemic
April 19th 2021Long-term societal and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have promoted urgent responses in many sectors, which could lead to real-world efforts to improve prevention of chronic health conditions.
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Choice of Blood Pressure Medications Impacts Long-Term Heart Disease Risk in Patients With HIV
April 12th 2021Among patients with HIV who had not been diagnosed with heart disease at the beginning of the study, the risk of developing heart disease, heart failure, or stroke for the first time was 90% higher among those taking beta-blockers.
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Study: Consumption of Processed Meat Linked to Higher Rates of Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease
April 9th 2021The study did not find significant associations between the intake of unprocessed red meat or poultry with either of these conditions, in contrast to prior studies that linked red meat to higher risks of cardiovascular disease.
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Certain High Blood Pressure Medications May Alter Heart Risk in People With HIV
April 8th 2021Study is the first to examine how the choice of blood pressure medications influences the long-term risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure in a patient population with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Women With PCOS and Obesity at Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
March 30th 2021Women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
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