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Cardiovascular diseases

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First prescriptions: lipid management

This CPD module covers the management of cardiovascular risk through lipid (cholesterol) lowering medication.

29 Jul 2024

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MHRA approves stroke prevention indication for Wegovy

Semaglutide approved to prevent cardiac events following multi-country study.

25 Jul 2024

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Cardiovascular disease: decline has stalled

Rising rates of other cardiovascular diseases have offset much of a decline in coronary heart disease.

05 Jul 2024

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Diltiazem causes serious bleeding interaction in AF

Concomitant diltiazem increases the risk of serious bleeds in AF patients on apixaban or rivaroxaban, researchers find.

20 May 2024

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Rhinitis and asthma increase CVD risk

Asthma and allergic rhinitis may increase the risk of angina, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarctions, according to a recent analysis.

08 Apr 2024

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Pharmacists shown to optimise oral anticoagulant use

Pharmacist-led interventions improve oral anticoagulation use in atrial fibrillation patients, according to a new study.

08 Jan 2024

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Man to man

Highlighting key areas of men's health pharmacy staff can support.

22 Mar 2022

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