7 source-based articles maintained by the HealthRX.com Editorial Team.
Showing 7 of 7 clinical reviews.
A decision framework for first-line management of established cardiovascular disease, covering antiplatelet therapy, statins, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and the evidence for GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide in patients with cardiovascular disease and excess weight.
A guide for patients with established cardiovascular disease preparing for their first cardiology or telehealth visit. Covers records to gather, questions to ask, medications to list, and what the SELECT trial means for your treatment plan.
A guide to secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in adults with established CVD, covering antiplatelet therapy, statins, GLP-1 receptor agonists, blood pressure control, and lifestyle interventions with citations to major trials and guidelines.
A guide to recognizing treatment failure in established cardiovascular disease, covering guideline-directed thresholds, recurrent MACE, statin intolerance, and when to escalate therapy including GLP-1 receptor agonists.
A guide for patients with established cardiovascular disease covering when to seek a second opinion, how to manage ongoing risk, and what the SELECT trial and major society guidelines recommend.
A guide to safely discontinuing or tapering cardiovascular medications in patients with established CVD, including what is well established, what is plausible but unproven, and when to get urgent care.
Chest pain over a few minutes, sudden one-sided weakness, speech loss, severe shortness of breath, or fainting need an immediate 911 call, not a drive to the ER.