Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular diseases

First prescriptions: lipid management

This CPD module covers the management of cardiovascular risk through lipid (cholesterol) lowering medication.

29 Jul 2024 , 20 Min Module

Smoking cessation

No smoking: no brainer

Smoking may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline by undermining lung function and increasing the likelihood of respiratory and cardiovascular disease.

12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

Heart health

Shingles increases CV risk

An American study of 205,030 people reports that herpes zoster (HZ) increases the risk of a major cardiovascular event by almost 30 per cent

15 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Heart health

NICE says 400,000 people could benefit from new triglyceride drug

Vazkepa can reduce heart attack and stroke in individuals with residual risk despite statin treatment.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

Men's health

Man to man

Highlighting key areas of men's health pharmacy staff can support.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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cardiovascular disease

First prescriptions: lipid management

No smoking: no brainer

Shingles increases CV risk

NICE says 400,000 people could benefit from new triglyceride drug

Man to man

Metabolic syndrome and the link to skin diseases

Value of statins in the elderly confirmed

NHS to trial anti-cholesterol jab in pioneering collaboration with Novartis