Halifax team compares treatment options for ventricular tachycardia Fasting not required for routine lipid profile testsMost lipid levels differ minimally when performed fasting or nonfasting. Device improves function in heart failure patients New HOPE for primary prevention ASA use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer US task force issues updated recommendations that balance benefits and harms. What’s new in the 2016 Canadian hypertension guidelines? New recommendations on dietary potassium, lower systolic BP target in certain high-risk patients. HRT cardiac effects vary No link between SSRI antidepressants and cardiovascular events in adults Large UK study shows no increased risk of arrhythmia, stroke or transient ischemic attack. Clinical Feature: Atrial fibrillation The community pharmacist’s role in stroke prevention and rate/rhythm control. FDA advisers back first dissolving heart stent First Previous 37 38 39 40 41 Next Last
