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

iPhone App Can Transmit Heart Images Quickly

An iPhone app can transmit diagnostic electrocardiogram images accurately, quickly, and more reliably than e-mail.

Variation Found in Outpatient Cardiac Risk Factor Management

For practices enrolled in the Guideline Advantage program that aims to reduce risks for chronic disease, there is considerable variation in hypertension and hyperlipidemia control and in tobacco screening.

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.

CARDIOVASCULAR ARTICLES

Maintaining Medical Professionalism Online

Maintaining Medical Professionalism 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.

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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