Medication adherence and treatment-resistant hypertension: a review
This article reviews medication nonadherence
in chronic health conditions with particular reference to
treatment-resistant hypertension.
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Cardiology and cardiovascular disease
Influence of the duration of hospital length of stay on frequency of prophylaxis and risk for venous thromboembolism among patients hospitalized for acute medical illnesses in the USA
This article evaluates whether the duration of hospital stay influences venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis patterns and VTE risk during hospitalization and post-discharge among patients hospitalized for acute illnesses in the USA.
Impact of lipid-lowering therapy on glycemic control and the risk for new-onset diabetes mellitus
This review aims to present and discuss the clinical and scientific data pertaining to the impact of lipid-lowering therapy on glycemic control and the risk for new-onset diabetes mellitus.
The metabolic model of heart failure: the role of sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibition
In the recent era, SGLT-2 inhibitors have shown success in decreasing cardiovascular mortality in the type 2 diabetes mellitus population. This article will help the reviewer to comprehend the pathophysiology of heart failure and the potential role of SGLT-2 inhibitors in the management algorithm of heart failure and its associated risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Repurposing existing drugs for cardiovascular risk management: a focus on methotrexate
This review discusses the current challenges in the management of cardiovascular disease; the available evidence on the effects of methotrexate on inflammation, blood pressure, and surrogate markers of arterial function; suggestions for future research directions; and practical considerations with the use of methotrexate in this context.
