by Eric Christianson | Mar 25, 2026 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
If you’ve come to this page, you likely know the basics of anticoagulation but are looking to expand that knowledge for better clinical practice. Xarelto and Eliquis are both direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) that directly bind clotting factor Xa to reduce fibrin...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 26, 2025 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most commonly tested topics across pharmacy board exams. Whether you’re preparing for the NAPLEX, BCPS, BCACP, or another certification exam, mastering rate control, rhythm control, anticoagulation, and key clinical decision...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 2, 2025 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Diuretics are most frequently used for hypertension and to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of diuretics can often cause the prescribing cascade. In this post, I’ll share 3 of my most common examples of diuretics and the prescribing cascade I’ve...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 12, 2025 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
In this case scenario, we will look at the importance of making an apixaban (podcast) dose adjustment based upon clinical factors. LS is an 83-year-old female with a history of atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and osteoarthritis. She’s currently prescribed Eliquis...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 5, 2025 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
SK is a 74-year-old male with a history of chronic systolic heart failure, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. He has been stable on a regimen that includes carvedilol, sacubitril/valsartan, furosemide, and spironolactone. Recently, he began experiencing worsening...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 15, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Hypertension is one of the most common disease states that can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risk and other complications. Because of the risks of elevated blood pressure, we are often forced to use pharmacotherapy to reduce those risks. When a medication is...
