Managing hyperkalemia caused by renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors Strategies to reduce the risk of chronic hyperkalemia in patients being treated with RAAS inhibitors for chronic kidney disease, heart failure and other conditions QUIZ: What do you know about heart failure? Heart Failure affects more than 650,000 Canadians or 3.6% of Canadian adults above age 40. It is one of the most common causes of hospitalizations. Test your knowledge on the subject. Serious health outcomes from mRNA vaccines no different in early vs later post-vaccination: study Study of 6-million vaccinated individuals looked at 23 possible serious outcomes. Hypertensive adults commonly use medications that increase blood pressure It may contribute to increased use of antihypertensives, according to a JAMA study using data from NHANES Unique aspects and manifestations of cardiovascular disease in women Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance adds new chapter to Atlas, focusing on unique aspects and manifestations of CVD in women. Fitbit app can detect undiagnosed atrial fibrillation: study A study of more than 450,000 Fitbit wearers shows that an algorithm for the fitness tracker has a high positive predictive value for detecting atrial fibrillation. Fewer people filling prescriptions for hypertension meds compared to pre-pandemic: Shoppers Shoppers Drug Mart released data suggesting that fewer people are filling prescriptions for hypertension compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. Coffee may not trigger atrial fibrillation episodes: study A randomized clinical trial looked at coffee’s acute effects on cardiac arrythmias and other physiological factors. New CCS dyslipidemia guidelines push for Lp(a) testing But use of Framingham Risk Score faces criticism. Salt substitute prevents cardiovascular events in ‘landmark’ study But some experts offer cautions about potassium levels. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last
