ASA use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancerUS 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 Macrolide antibiotics not associated with increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia Large Canadian study finds no increased risk with azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin use in older adults. Pacemakers: Short battery life a 'scandal' Healthcare not doing enough to help Canadians who have heart failure: report New Canadian best practices for acute inpatient stroke care Provide recommendations on all aspects of inhospital care to optimize stroke outcomes. First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last
