Cardiovascular Disease Resource Center

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FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS

  • New Product Slideshow: LIPTRUZET

    Indication(s): To reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, TG, and non-HDL-C, and to increase HDL-C in primary or mixed hyperlipidemia.
  • Reintroducing Statins

    One-fifth of patients discontinue using statins at some point. Is it necessary to permanently stop? MPR investigates.
  • Dismissing a Problem
 Patient in 10 Safe Steps

    Most clinicians have dealt with a dissatisfied or noncompliant patient. 
But how do you end the relationship without putting yourself at risk?
  • ELIQUIS

    Indication(s): To reduce risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF)

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News

Implanted Cardiac Devices Effective in Healthy Elderly, Too

Although total mortality is higher among elderly patients, rates of appropriate shocks from implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are similar across age groups.

Preschoolers' Eating Habits Tied to Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The eating behaviors of preschool-aged children may be tied to measures of future cardiovascular risk.

Some Antibiotics Up Risk of Statin Toxicity in Older Adults

In older adults, concomitant administration of clarithromycin, or erythromycin, with a statin that is metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4 (CYP3A4) increases the risk for statin toxicity.

Diet Rich in Unsaturated Fat May Up Insulin Sensitivity

A diet rich in unsaturated fat may increase insulin sensitivity in individuals who are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

Daytime Noise Exposure Linked to Heart Rate Variability

For adults, individual daytime noise exposure correlates with changes in heart rate variability, with effects less pronounced for noises of 65 dB(A) or more.

CARDIOVASCULAR ARTICLES

Avoiding Common HIPAA Compliance Oversights

Avoiding Common HIPAA Compliance Oversights

Compliance gurus bet there are at least a few things physicians are not doing to comply with HIPAA.

Digital Dilemma: How to Stay Professional Online

Digital Dilemma: How to Stay Professional Online

Social media, email, and other communication technologies have created great opportunities for clinicians to communicate with patients. But being social must be balanced with medical professionalism. MPR investigates.

8 Strategies for Your Patients to Better Manage Stress

8 Strategies for Your Patients to Better Manage Stress

Despite the commonness and destructive sequelae of stress, Americans are not receiving adequate stress management guidance from their health care providers, according to a recent study.

Featured courses from mycme

Achieving Treatment Success for Patients with Heart Failure Complicated by Hyponatremia External web site

Recognizing the possible consequences of unmanaged hyponatremia in heart failure patients and implementing appropriate treatment strategies are critical steps toward improving outcomes in patients with hyponatremia.

1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Who has Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and How to Best Help Them External web site

Professional practice gaps in the recognition and treatment of PAH will be covered in this activity.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Atrial Fibrillation 2012 New Developments in Risk Stratification and Antithrombotics to Prevent Stroke External web site

Many health care providers have significant knowledge gaps involving stroke risk assessment, indications for use of anticoagulants and understanding of the risk vs benefit of anticoagulation. These and other gaps will be addressed in this CME activity focusing on Atrial Fibrillation.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
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