Baclofen Administered With Opioids Increases Risk for Opioid Overdose
Investigators evaluated the safety of coadministration of muscle relaxants and opioids among patients receiving long-term opioid therapy.
Cardiovascular Disease
Black Patients Bear Burden of CVD and Related Mortality Following COVID-19
Researchers sought to examine patterns in CVD deaths and subtypes myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure prepandemic vs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
aGAPSS More Accurate than QRISK3 in Predicting Cardiovascular Risk in SLE
Researchers applied and compared QRISK3 with the adjusted global antiphospholipid syndrome score in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in order to assess their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular Effects of Pre-Workout Caffeine and Energy Supplements
Gregory M Marcus, MD, MAS, and Jeffrey J. Hsu, MD, PhD, discuss the effect of caffeine and energy supplements on risk for cardiovascular events.
High C-Reactive Protein Levels Tied to Greater Cardiovascular Risk in RA
Researchers evaluated the association between C-reactive protein levels and the 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
High-Intensity Statin for Cardiovascular Disease and Comorbid Chronic Kidney Disease
A team of investigators assessed patterns of statin therapy prescribed to patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with comorbid nondialysis chronic kidney disease.
Increased Cardiovascular Risks with Hydroxychloroquine vs Methotrexate in RA
Researchers evaluated the cardiovascular safety of hydroxychloroquine vs methotrexate among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease
Tamara Horwich, MD, Eugenia Gianos, MD, and Kenneth Fleisher, DDS, reflect on the link between cardiovascular disease and oral health.
Arterial Health Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients With SLE
Researchers studied the relationship between the total burden of arterial plaque and cardiovascular disease risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
USPSTF Issues Recommendations on Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
These recommendations only apply to individuals who do not have a history of CVD and are not already taking daily aspirin.
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