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Optimize Stable Coronary Artery Disease Management with the "ABCDs" Approach

Optimize Stable Coronary Artery Disease Management with the "ABCDs" Approach

Recent evidence suggests coronary stents don't improve chest pain more than optimal medications in patients with stable coronary artery disease. …
Optimizing ACEI and ARB Use After Acute Kidney Injury: Best Practices

Optimizing ACEI and ARB Use After Acute Kidney Injury: Best Practices

Introduction A common scenario leading to kidney injury occurs when patients on ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) …
Managing Mild Hypertension: Cardiovascular Pharmacist Guidelines

Managing Mild Hypertension: Cardiovascular Pharmacist Guidelines

Managing mild hypertension (systolic BP 140-159 mmHg, diastolic BP 90-99 mmHg) is a topic of ongoing debate. Recent data indicates that for every 128…
Managing Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy: Guidelines and Safe Medications

Managing Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy: Guidelines and Safe Medications

As a cardiovascular pharmacist, questions about managing chronic hypertension in pregnancy are increasing. Factors like maternal age and obesity cont…
Effective Strategies for Managing Peripheral Edema from Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Effective Strategies for Managing Peripheral Edema from Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like amlodipine. This side effect is dose-dependent, w…
Understanding Optimal Blood Pressure Meds with ACEIs, ARBs, CCBs

Understanding Optimal Blood Pressure Meds with ACEIs, ARBs, CCBs

Overview As a clinical pharmacist, selecting initial BP meds for uncomplicated hypertension (HTN) often involves ACE inhibitors (ACEI), angioten…