Cardiology

Study finds no difference in cardiovascular benefits, but greater risk of renal and electrolyte abnormalities with chlorthalidone

ASA no longer recommended for primary prevention in individuals without a history of symptomatic cardiovascular disease, stroke or peripheral artery disease

Ontario study finds higher incidence of loop diuretic prescribing in older adults started on CCBs compared to ACEIs, ARBs or other meds

A new review of the existing research into women's cardiovascular disease has uncovered what the authors call a "stunning'' lack of information about how women are affected.

A unique study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) adds more evidence that pharmacist intervention can have a positive impact on cardiovascular risks. The second phase of the study began this fall.

A new drug containing an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil may help one in four high-risk patients avoid heart attacks and strokes, according to a real-world study conducted by researchers at ICES, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC).

Study finds taking antihypertensives at bedtime nearly halves cardiovascular deaths compared with morning dosing

Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduction in death overall, and the risk of death due to cardiovascular-related issues dropped by 31%