Veterans suffer from higher rates of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension.
Papers
The Dangers of Step Therapy for Heart Patients
Step therapy can be especially hazardous for patients with heart problems.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: What New Management Guidelines Mean for HCM Patients
Newly updated guidelines, jointly authored by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, recommend the best ways to diagnose and treat the condition.
Genetically Targeted Technologies and the MINI Act
Genetically targeted technologies have many benefits for heart patients and the MINI Act can help patients have access to these treatments by encouraging ongoing medical innovations.
Overview and Outlook for RNA-Based Therapies
Avalere study
Heart Failure
Heart failure is a chronic disease in which the heart muscle is weakened and is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to the rest of the body.
Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden bleeding in the brain.
Heart Transplant
A heart transplant is an operation used to remove a damaged or unhealthy heart and replace it with a donor heart.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, usually in the legs.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular complications.
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body makes insulin.
Obesity
Obesity is defined as excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.