Cardiology

Blood pressure medication may reduce anxiety in those with autism

Already used by people with public speaking anxiety.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge on varicose veins treatments and guidelines

Venous disease is both chronic and common. How much do you know?
In sickness and in health: High BP often correlates between spouses

A study of thousands of couples shows that high blood pressure often affects both partners—suggesting maintenance of issues like hypertension should take a family, rather than individual, approach.
The bad side of good cholesterol

Study finds association between high HDL and increased dementia risk.
Using identical twins: Study tests whether vegan or omnivorous diet is better for cardiometabolic health

Twin study shows greater drop in LDL-C, weight and insulin levels.
Beyond the prescription: Pharmacists’ pivotal role in cardiovascular prevention

With preventative cardiology, if you do everything perfectly, nothing happens. It’s not a sexy area of practice, but it’s a perfect role for the community pharmacist.
Pharmacist prescribing to improve blood pressure control provides high economic value

U.S. analysis estimates that improving blood pressure control through pharmacist prescribing could save $1.137 trillion (US) and 30.2 million life-years over 30 years.
Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of aortic stenosis: U.S. study

Valvular heart disease and RA link hasn't received enough attention, rheumatologist researcher says

'Significantly higher' than previous estimates: New analysis of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests adds tens of thousands to yearly total