Category Archives: Cardiovascular
Expect to See SGLT2 Inhibitors for Some Patients WithOUT Diabetes
You’ll start to see more patients withOUT diabetes using SGLT2 inhibitors (Invokana, etc)…for heart failure or [...]
Feb
Do omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduce CV risk?
Mounting evidence suggests they don’t…despite prior evidence with Rx Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), a form of EPA (eicosapentaenoic [...]
Jan
Latest Drugs for Systolic Heart Failure
You’ll hear buzz about when to use Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) or Lancora in Canada /Cornalor in USA (ivabradine) for systolic heart [...]
Aug
Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
What are omega-3 fatty acids? Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty [...]
Nov
SLGT2 inhibitors (ex Farxiga®) to treat heart failure?
A word for health professionals about Farxiga®. You’ll hear debate about whether to use an SGLT2 [...]
Nov
Aspirin for cardiovascular prevention
Aspirin in CV prevention Q&A for Health professionals Should I take daily aspirin for heart [...]
Oct
Can Blood Pressure Medicines cause cancer?
Questions are cropping up about whether blood pressure meds increase cancer risk…because of a laundry [...]
Jan
Don’t Suggest Xarelto for Most Coronary or Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
You’ll hear debate about adding Xarelto (rivaroxaban) to aspirin for stable coronary artery disease (CAD) [...]
Dec
