Despite advances in the management of acute myocardial infarction (MI), up to 38% of patients will experience signs of heart failure and many will have a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors have well-documented cardiovascular benefits; however, data about their usefulness after an acute MI are limited.
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One of the most debilitating aspects of dementia is the prevalence of behavioral and psychological symptoms that impact nearly 90% of patients. To combat them, antipsychotic medications are often prescribed, but not without possibly harmful consequences. A new study sheds new light on how detrimental these consequences are.
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Of the nearly 70% of current smokers who want to quit smoking, only about 7.5% succeed. Many patients make multiple quit attempts (average about six) before they achieve long-term success.
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The patient was refered to the clinical pharmacist for management and follow of dyslipidemia. The patient has CAD and is post-MI but not currently taking a statin.
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are one of the established treatments used to slow the progression of CKD and improve outcomes. Could perhaps the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists provide similar, additive, or different benefits in patients with CKD?
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Over the last several decades, the popularity of cannabis (aka marijuana, weed) has increased significantly, and the recognition of medical benefits is evolving. Cannabis is often celebrated in popular culture and its use among young adults and pregnant women is increasing steadily.
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New evidence from the FRAIL-AF trial suggests that some of our most vulnerable older adults should be maintained on a vitamin K antagonist (like warfarin), rather than switched to a DOAC.
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The patient is being seen for routine follow-up in the heart failure … but has multiple comorbidities with potentially overlapping symptoms and hypotension limiting renal
dialysis sessions.
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are the standard of care for stroke prevention in most patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Data on the safety and efficacy of DOACS in patients with obesity are limited and, at times, contradictory.
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Patients with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk of dementia; therefore, data about the possible impact of medications on the development of dementia is critical. Metformin has been the most frequently prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes. Does metformin impact the risk of dementia?
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The patient was referred by her community pharmacists after reporting frequent episodes of hypoglycemia. First visit to this family medicine practice. New onset leg pain and swelling over the past few days.
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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a rapidly evolving field of precision medicine that studies how genetic variability influences drug response. PGx testing can improve patient care through personalized medication adjustments for a variety of conditions, including pain, mental health, cardiology, and oncology.
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