Papers

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.

Obesity

Obesity is defined as excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.

Hypertension

High blood pressure increases risk for stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. It can also cause many other complications.

High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood. Some cholesterol is necessary, but too much can clog arteries and may cause a heart attack or stroke.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which arteries are narrowed and there is reduced blood flow to the arms or legs. PAD is usually a sign of a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. This can cause pain in these extremities.

New Hypertension Treatments Give Patients Options

More than 100 million Americans have hypertension. Nearly a third have uncontrolled hypertension—when a patient is taking 3 or more medications with little blood pressure improvement.

Post-Approval Indications and Clinical Trials for Cardiovascular Drugs: Some Implications of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act

To describe the historical baseline landscape of cardiovascular drug post-approval activity, including the number and timing of post-approval clinical trials and approved indications. The US Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP) and its Maximum Fair Prices (MFPs) will affect incentives for investment in post-approval activity such as clinical trials for […]

Medicare Part D

The Extra Help program provides financial assistance to low-income and limited-income people enrolled in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.