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Predicting Mortality Risk Using the PREVENT Equation Across Diverse Racial Groups

May 16th 2025

This study validates the Predicting Risk of CVD Events (PREVENT) score across diverse racial and ethnic populations, highlighting its effectiveness in predicting cardiovascular risk and mortality, regardless of race or ethnicity.

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3 Maternal Risk Factors Linked to Elevated Offspring Blood Pressure

May 14th 2025

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Is Frailty Index the Most Accurate Predictor of CVD?

May 9th 2025

Antoine Keller, MD
Striving for Health Equity: Antoine Keller, MD

May 9th 2025

Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension
Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension

May 6th 2025

Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Risk

Learn about more about lipoprotein(a), including how to improve patient outcomes through better screening and management.

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May 21st 2025

Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment

1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
May 21st 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
May 21st 2025

Evidence-Based Guidelines Point to Leap in Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

1.0 Credit / Cardiology

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January 20th 2015

A Look at the Unhealthiness of Sitting, and a Call for More Research on Its Effects

Mary K. Caffrey
The meta-analysis published today and an accompanying editorial should serve as a wake-up call for healthcare organizations about the costs of caring for aging populations that have spent much of their lives behind desks and watching TV.
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November 26th 2014

ACO Coalition Looks at Managed Care Tools to Help Employers, Promote Patient Engagement

Mary K. Caffrey
The ACO and Emerging Healthcare Delivery Coalition, an initiative of The American Journal of Managed Care, held its most recent WebEx session this week. Participants discussed new strategies and technologies that both employers and healthcare organizations can use to get patients to take ownership over their own care.
Mentally Ill Die Young From Chronic Disease. Can Psychiatrists Fill a Medical Gap?
September 23rd 2014

Mentally Ill Die Young From Chronic Disease. Can Psychiatrists Fill a Medical Gap?

Patients with serious mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier than those with similar cardiovascular conditions. According to Joseph P. McEvoy, MD, of the Medical College of Georgia, "There's no mystery here." Cognitive deficits, issues, and lack of access can make it hard for these patients to get primary care, and to stick with the instructions they do receive. To help this group, Dr McEvoy believes psychiatrists can gain competency to treat hypertension, diabetes, obesity and to help these patients quit smoking.
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September 5th 2014

Does CAC Testing Alter Downstream Treatment Patterns for Cardiovascular Disease?

Winnie Chia-hsuan Chi, MS Gosia Sylwestrzak, MA John Barron, PharmD Barsam Kasravi, MD, MPH Thomas Power, MD Rita Redberg, MD, MSc
This article provides an assessment of the downstream impact of coronary artery calcium scanning on the subsequent treatment patterns of non—high-risk patients.
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September 2nd 2014

USPSTF Ruling, Medicare Policy Change Signal Shift In Recognizing Link Between Chronic Disease, Behavioral Health

Mary K. Caffrey
Two recent policy announcements, one from Medicare and another from the US Preventive Services Task Force, signal a shift toward understanding that America's battle with obesity and diabetes is not only a medical but also a behavioral health problem, and must be treated as such.
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August 20th 2014

Contemporary Use of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Preventing Cardiovascular Events

Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD Kimberly J. Reid, MS Kensey Gosch, MS Fengming Tang, MS Margaret C. Fang, MD, MPH Thomas M. Maddox, MD, MSc Paul S. Chan, MD, MSc David J. Cohen, MD, MSc Jersey Chen, MD, MPH
Use of dual antiplatelet therapy was modest for patients with existing cardiovascular disease for whom subgroup analysis from a landmark clinical trial suggested benefit in preventing cardiovascular events, and low for patients with multiple risk factors without established cardiovascular disease, for whom increased cardiovascular events were suggested.
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July 24th 2014

The Underuse of Carotid Interventions in Veterans With Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis

Salomeh Keyhani Eric Cheng Susan Ofner Linda Williams Dawn Bravata
For patients with symptomatic severe (>70%) carotid stenosis carotid endarterectomy is highly effective at reducing the risk of subsequent stroke; however few eligible Veterans appear to be receiving this procedure.
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July 21st 2014

A Novel Pharmaceutical-ACO Collaboration: the Merck/Heritage Provider Network Open Innovation Challenge

Aman Bhandari, PhD Arnaub Chatterjee, MHA, MPA Sara Holoubek, MBA Brian Powers, BA Jonathan Gluck, JD Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA
Accountable care is forcing providers to develop new capacities and strategies for managing cost and quality trends. Prospectively managing the health of populations requires shifting the focus of care delivery from episodic interventions to continuous population management. As a result, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are dedicating considerable focus to developing the infrastructure and tools needed to help patients manage their chronic conditions. This is a significant departure from traditional care-delivery models and will require provider organizations to develop new partnerships and embrace new methods.
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July 21st 2014

Challenge Winner Sees Promise in Daily App Check

Mary K. Caffrey
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July 9th 2014

Aetna Sees Promise in New Heart Disease Diagnostic

With spending on diagnostics alone for cardiovascular disease likely to be a major challenge for insurers amid the baby boom wave, Aetna is turning to an emerging option as part of a strategy to avoid invasive tests and treatments.
Gregory L. Fricchione, MD, Discusses Health Reform's Role in Psychiatry and Clinical Medicine
May 30th 2014

Gregory L. Fricchione, MD, Discusses Health Reform's Role in Psychiatry and Clinical Medicine

Gregory L. Fricchione, MD, of Harvard Medical School, says that patients suffering from non-communicable disease face a number of challenges.
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May 27th 2014

A Look at Stress, Diabetes, and the Brain: What Are We Learning, and Can Yoga Offer a Solution?

Two articles in Evidence-Based Diabetes Management examine the relationships among stress, diabetes and the brain, and the growing body of research into yoga's positive effects on reducing stress and improving health.
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May 22nd 2014

The Persistent Complication of Hypoglycemia in Diabetics

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
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May 20th 2014

Evidence Builds on Yoga, but No Reimbursement Yet

Mary K. Caffrey
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May 15th 2014

CVS Caremark Quits for Good: Our Decision to Stop Selling Tobacco Products

Troyen A. Brennan, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark
Final Thoughts
April 30th 2014

Final Thoughts

Transitioning to Value-Based Reimbursement
April 30th 2014

Transitioning to Value-Based Reimbursement

Bundled Payment Programs and Hospital Partnership
April 30th 2014

Bundled Payment Programs and Hospital Partnership

Improving Treatment Adherence
April 30th 2014

Improving Treatment Adherence

Measuring the Success of Transitional Care Programs
April 30th 2014

Measuring the Success of Transitional Care Programs

Grand-Aides - A New Model of Care
April 30th 2014

Grand-Aides - A New Model of Care

Improving Transitions of Care to Reduce Readmissions
April 30th 2014

Improving Transitions of Care to Reduce Readmissions

Improving Transitions of Care: Dr May
April 30th 2014

Improving Transitions of Care: Dr May

Provider- and Patient-Related Factors Impacting Care Transitions
April 30th 2014

Provider- and Patient-Related Factors Impacting Care Transitions

Cardiovascular Conditions Frequently Associated With Readmissions
April 30th 2014

Cardiovascular Conditions Frequently Associated With Readmissions

Communication Errors and Consequences
April 30th 2014

Communication Errors and Consequences

Recognizing Cardiology-Specific Challenges
April 30th 2014

Recognizing Cardiology-Specific Challenges

Incentivizing the Physician
April 30th 2014

Incentivizing the Physician

Preventing Unnecessary Hospital Readmissions
April 30th 2014

Preventing Unnecessary Hospital Readmissions

Introduction: Background on Hospital Readmissions
April 30th 2014

Introduction: Background on Hospital Readmissions

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