Cardiology

IBD treatments and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in older adults
Study examines the risk of MACE in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease taking immunomodulators or biologics versus 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA).
What’s behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec?
Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.

National pharmacy-led blood pressure screening initiative launches May 1

‘Measure More, Miss Less’ aims to close gaps in early hypertension detection through community pharmacy.
POP QUIZ: Bempedoic acid (nilemdo) for lipid lowering

Which statement about the new lipid-lowering agent Nilemdo (bempedoic acid) is FALSE?
Gestational diabetes or hypertension may provide a warning signal . . . to the father

Quebec study finds increased risk of metabolic disease if partner diagnosed with gestational diabetes, hypertension or preeclampsia.
Could a cholesterol drug prevent first heart attacks in diabetes patients?

Study finds evolocumab lowers first heart attacks and strokes even in patients without known atherosclerosis.
Endovascular therapy may benefit patients with post-thrombotic syndrome

Canadian-led trial suggests combining iliac stent placement and standard care can reduce severity and improve quality of life for those with PTS.
Who does what, when? New pathway for secondary prevention of cardiac events

The pathway by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society outlines goals for patients after an acute coronary syndrome—and the responsibilities of each healthcare provider.
Does starting an SSRI in antipsychotic users increase the risk of arrhythmia or sudden death?

Joint U.S.–Taiwan study evaluates the risk of ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death in patients on an antipsychotic, then prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
POP QUIZ: Management of joint brain-heart conditions

Based on the new Canadian C-CHANGE guideline about management of co-occurring brain and heart conditions, which statement is FALSE?

IBD treatments and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in older adults

What’s behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec?

National pharmacy-led blood pressure screening initiative launches May 1

POP QUIZ: Bempedoic acid (nilemdo) for lipid lowering

Gestational diabetes or hypertension may provide a warning signal . . . to the father

Could a cholesterol drug prevent first heart attacks in diabetes patients?

Endovascular therapy may benefit patients with post-thrombotic syndrome

Who does what, when? New pathway for secondary prevention of cardiac events

Does starting an SSRI in antipsychotic users increase the risk of arrhythmia or sudden death?

POP QUIZ: Management of joint brain-heart conditions