Heart failure

Chronic heart failure deaths could fall by 3,000 per year following updated guidance, says NICE

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that drugs are being introduced earlier in patient treatment for chronic heart failure, which has been reflected in its draft guidance.…

Test your knowledge of cardiovascular disease

This CPD and learning quiz can help you assess your knowledge of cardiovascular disease and related health issues.…

Lipid-lowering therapies for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care

An overview of updated guidance relating to the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease can be applied in practice, considering the availability of newer medications.…

Long-term beta blocker use after heart attack did not lower risk of death and recurrence, study results show

A study of more than 5,000 patients showed that death or another myocardial infarction occurred in 199 patients in the beta-blocker group and 208 patients in the no beta-blocker group.…

Pulmonary hypertension: recognition, diagnosis and management

An overview of the pathogenesis, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.…

PJ view: Transparency in the science behind government policy is vital

Questions have been raised about whether the government was right to rush a deal to provide inclisiran on the NHS without data to substantiate claims about its effectiveness.…

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs linked with heart failure in patients with diabetes

Researchers found that NSAID use in any period was linked with a 43% increased risk of subsequent hospitalisation for heart failure.…

Acute coronary syndrome: risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

This overview describes the different management options for acute coronary syndrome and how pharmacists can support patients with the condition.…

SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce heart failure risk across patient groups

Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors are associated with a reduced risk of heart failure compared with dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, even in people without a history of cardiovascular disease, a study published in The BMJ has shown.…

Heart failure, older people and frailty

Diagnosis of heart failure and frailty can often be masked by other long-term conditions, making the delivery of treatment goals complicated.…