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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Pharmacology Watch
New indication for rivaroxaban; new study on warfarin testing; medications causing adverse drug events; niacin as an add-on therapy; and FDA actions. -
Blood Pressure Target to Prevent Cardiovascular Events
Guidelines recommend aggressive systolic blood pressure (BP) goals (< 130/80 mmHg) in patients at high risk for cardiovascular (CV) events. -
Ideal Blood Pressure to Prevent Recurrent Stroke
The AHA/ASA 2011 guidelines on stroke prevention in those with a prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) recommend a blood pressure (BP) target of < 120/80 mmHg. However, the data to support this recommendation are sparse. -
Underuse of Statins in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
The benefits of statin use in patients with proven coronary artery disease (CAD) are well established. Current guidelines recommend that this patient group, which is at high risk for recurrent events, be treated to LDL cholesterol levels < 100 mg/dL. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care