ACE Inhibitors vs ARBs for First-Line Hypertension Treatment
Currently, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are both recommended as first-line therapies for the treatment of hypertension according to US and European guidelines.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
SGLT2 Inhibitor Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Atrial Arrhythmias in T2DM Patients
This meta-analysis aimed to determine the association between SGLT2i use and arrhythmias in patients with T2DM or HF.
Renal Dysfunction, Lower Body Weight May Up Bleeding Risk in Afib Patients on DOACs
The authors reported that 25 of the total 233 patients included in the study experienced a bleeding event.
Long-Term Treatment of Aortic Dissection: Antihypertensive Medications Compared
The study analyzed data on 6978 adults with a first-ever aortic dissection who were discharged from the hospital and received a prescription for an ACEI, ARB, β-blocker, or ≥1 other antihypertensive drug.
FDA-Approved VEGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Ranked by Cardiotoxic Potential
Lenvatinib was associated with the most significant probability of producing all grades of cardiovascular injury and hypertension.
IV Iron Products: Adverse Events, Associated Costs Compared
The comparative study aimed to analyze AEs as well as estimate the associated medical costs for 4 IV iron preparations.
Real-World Antihypertensive Prescribing Deviates From Guidelines, Study Says
The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.
Antidepressant, NSAID Identified as Culprits in SIADH Case
The patient noted that she was initiated on naproxen by her primary care physician 2 weeks prior to her presentation.
Risk of Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared
The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.
Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection With Fluoroquinolones Examined
The observational study aimed to determine the association between fluoroquinolone use and the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection while taking into account potential confounding.
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