Cardiovascular Disease Resource Center

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FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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)
  • New Drug Product: VASCEPA

    Indication(s): Adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.

News

Depression Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women

In middle-aged women, depression is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, even after adjustment for lifestyle and physiological variables.

Mylan Approved for Generic Tricor

Mylan announced that the FDA has approved Fenofibrate Tablets, the generic version of AbbVie's Tricor.

Free Fatty Acids Linked to Cardiac Risk in Late Adulthood

Blood levels of free fatty acids are associated with insulin resistance during young adulthood and cardiovascular risk factors in later adulthood.

Ringing Cell Phones May Cause Rise in Blood Pressure

The ringing of one's mobile phone may cause an increase in blood pressure, according to a new study.

Practicing Yoga May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Yoga may be effective at reducing blood pressure, according to a new study.

CARDIOVASCULAR ARTICLES

Online Medical Professionalism: New Guidelines

Online Medical Professionalism: New Guidelines

Social media, email, and other communication technologies have created great opportunities for physicians 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.

Reintroducing Statins After Adverse Events

Reintroducing Statins After Adverse Events

Statin drugs have been effective in fighting cardiovascular disease and hypercholesterolemia, yet as many as one-fifth of patients discontinue using statins, usually due to adverse events. Is it really necessary for these patients to permanently discontinue statins? MPR investigates.

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