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Pharmacology Consult
May 20, 2026
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Since the introduction of durable left ventricular assist devices for advanced heart failure, management of antithrombotic medications has been the single most pivotal facet of the care of patients with these devices. As the devices have evolved — from pulsatile to continuous and from axial flow to centrifugal — much has been learned about the appropriate intensity of antithrombotic
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Pharmacology Consult
May 20, 2026
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A close look at drug discoveries and developments that affect clinical practice in Cardiology.

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Digitalis glycosides may be a safe and tolerable addition to optimal guideline medical therapy to reduce worsening heart failure…

ORLANDO — Ralinepag, a prostacyclin receptor agonist, added to background therapy decreased the risk for a clinical worsening…

In this Healio video, Christopher Lock, MD, discusses highlights in anti-amyloid therapies for Alzheimer’s disease presented at…

Guideline-concordant thromboprophylaxis significantly reduces both venous thromboembolism and death in patients at high risk for…