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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

What are omega-3 fatty acids? Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty [...]

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 [...]

Aspirin for cardiovascular prevention

Aspirin in CV prevention Q&A for Health professionals Should I take daily aspirin for heart [...]

Can Blood Pressure Medicines cause cancer?

Questions are cropping up about whether blood pressure meds increase cancer risk…because of a laundry [...]

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) [...]

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