Beta Blocker Withdrawal: A Clinical Approach
As a clinical pharmacist, you’ll likely encounter concerns about beta blocker withdrawal,…
Using β-Blockers in Clinical Practice
As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked about the use of β-adrenoceptor antagonists i…
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Therapeutic actions ACE inhibitors block ACE in the lungs from converting angiotensin 1…
Guide safe use of antiarrhythmics for atrial fibrillation
As a clinical pharmacist, you will see antiarrhythmics used more often for “rhythm contro…
How to choose CCB for your patient
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, there’s often confusion about how to choose a calciu…
Starting ENTRESTO for heart failure
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will hear lots of buzz about Entresto , a new drug fo…
Make your patient's diet more Mediterranean
Many more patients will now ask about the MEDITERRANEAN DIET due to new reports that it …
Managing hypertension in older adults (60 years or older)
Lowering systolic blood pressure (BP) can benefit even very old patients with hypertensio…
Using of potassium binders when ACEIs or ARBs cause hyperkalemia
New Rx Lokelma will pique interest in the role of potassium binders to treat CHRONIC hig…
Prescribing medications in patients with liver cirrhosis
Overview The liver is responsible for the selective uptake, concentration, metabolism,…
Pay attention when patients are on amiodarone
Overview Amiodarone ( Cordarone, Cardiomep ) has hundreds of interactions and a pletho…
Optimize anticoagulants to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients
There will be buzz about optimizing anticoagulant use in atrial fibrillation patients bas…
How to safely use ACEIs or ARBs in patients with chronic kidney disease
ACEIs or ARBs can slow the progression of kidney disease. But initially they can bump up …