Clinical

Videos

An expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. 

Bempedoic Acid for Hypercholesterolemia

What pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

Efficacy of Prescription Vs OTC Fish Oil Products  

Takeaways of the REDUCE-IT trial of icosapent ethyl as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

Implications for Prescribing Icosapent Ethyl to Prevent CVD

An overview of the REDUCE-IT trial of icosapent ethyl for the management of triglycerides and prevention of cardiovascular events.

The REDUCE-IT Trial and CVD Prevention

Patrick Campbell is the assistant managing editor of Endocrinology Network, as well as its sister publication Practical Cardiology. Prior to joining these brands, he led coverage of cardiology and diabetes with HCPLive. Before joining parent company MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter with the Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, PA, and Star News Group in Manasquan, NJ. He also touts experience in multimedia, having spent time as a freelance multimedia specialist with NJ Advance Media and multimedia coordinator at the Pocono Record.  Follow him on Twitter @RealPatCampbell or reach him via email at PCampbell@mjhlifesciences.com.

Articles

Dr. Nisha Parikh provides additional insight into the AHA's latest scientific statement, which highlights the need for greater attention and emphasis on the impact of adverse pregnancy outcomes on cardiovascular risk in women. 

Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes can Influence CVD Risk Later in Life

An analysis of more than 2k patients from within the Look AHEAD study suggests the timing of physical activity could play a role in mitigating cardiovascular risk among men with type 2 diabetes considered overweight or obese. 

When Men Exercise Could Influence Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds

An analysis of data from more than 130 women suggests hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were associated with cardiac remodeling and risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. 

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Associated with Heart Disease Risk a Decade Later

An analysis of more than 100 patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 indicates subsequent heart damage was discovered in more than half of these patients in imaging more than a month after discharge. 

Heart Damage Common Following Hospitalization for Severe COVID-19

An analysis of 29k patients with type 2 diabetes suggests increased HbA1c variability within the first 2 years of a diabetes diagnosis was associated with a 30-59% increase in risk of incident cardiovascular disease. 

HbA1c Variability in First Two Years After Diabetes Diagnosis Helps Predict CVD Risk

New research from Kaiser Permanente Northern California suggests gestational diabetes was linked to a 2-fold increase in risk of coronary artery calcification, regardless of glycemic control after giving birth.

Cardiovascular Disease