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Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Is a Potential Drug–Drug Interaction with Clopidogrel of Concern?
11/16/2015
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has become a mainstay in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction (MI) or recent percutaneous...
11/16/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
Could Certain Antibiotics Increase Cardiovascular Risk?
11/16/2015
A recent meta-analysis examined the association between use of certain antibiotics and risk of serious cardiac events.
11/16/2015
Heart Disease
Heart Disease
Study: Vitamin D Deficiency Could Increase CV Risk by 35%
11/10/2015
A recent study sought to identify the precise levels of vitamin D deficiency that put an individual at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
11/10/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
Aspirin Hypersensitivity Often Misdiagnosed in CVD Patients
11/06/2015
Patients with cardiovascular disease are frequently categorized as allergic to aspirin when in fact they don’t have a true hypersensitivity to the medication, according to a new study.
11/06/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
Aspirin Hypersensitivity Often Misdiagnosed in CVD Patients
11/06/2015
Patients with cardiovascular disease are frequently categorized as allergic to aspirin when in fact they don’t have a true hypersensitivity to the medication, according to a new study.
11/06/2015
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Dr Seth Martin
Conference Coverage
Non-Statin Lipid Therapies Advance ASCVD Risk Reduction: Insights from Leading Cardiologists
11/04/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a recent expert-led presentation at the Practial Updates in Primary Care Virtual Series, Seth S. Martin, MD, MHS, and Daniel E. Soffer, MD, reviewed current evidence and clinical strategies for using...
11/04/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
Study: Vitamin D Improves Exercise Performance, Reduces CVD Risk
11/02/2015
A recent preliminary study examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on levels of physical exertion during exercise, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
11/02/2015
Influenza
Influenza
Could Statin Use Hinder the Flu Vaccine?
10/29/2015
Researchers evaluated the impact of statins on immune response to the influenza vaccine in older adults in 2 new studies.
10/29/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
Does Early Invasive Treatment for ACS Lower Cardiac Risk?
10/28/2015
A potential link between early invasive treatment for acute coronary syndrome and lower short-term risk of adverse events was examined in a recent study.
10/28/2015
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
CT Scan Vs Stress Test: Which Is Better for Identifying CAD?
10/27/2015
A recent study compared the efficacy of CT scans and exercise stress tests at identifying coronary artery disease in symptomatic patients.
10/27/2015