by Eric Christianson | Feb 5, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
This video is part of a three-part series covering new literature that could influence clinical practice. Finerenone has been studied in the setting of HFpEF and I review this topic. More specifically, in this video, I discuss the background of why finerenone may be...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 28, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Rivaroxaban is classified as a direct oral anticoagulant. It is one of the most commonly used anticoagulants within this class (in addition to apixaban). In this blog post, I’ll share the 5 most important rivaroxaban clinical pearls that may appear in practice...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 11, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Benazepril and lisinopril are both ACE Inhibitors that are commonly used in practice. Lisinopril is the most frequently used ACE inhibitor. In this article, we will compare benazepril versus lisinopril and highlight some of the differences that may help guide the...
by Eric Christianson | May 22, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I have many patients who take garlic supplements. One of the interactions I remember learning in pharmacy school is that garlic has the potential to increase the risk of bleeding when taken in combination with blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, DOACs,...
by Eric Christianson | May 19, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Thiazide diuretics are commonly are one of the most commonly used classes of antihypertensive agents. They carry many adverse effects. Some can be a nuisance while others can be more serious. In this blog post, I’ll run down the most common thiazide diuretic...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 3, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Blood pressure medications are commonly used in practice. You should know some of the major interactions with these medications. In this blog post, I will lay out my top 5 antihypertensive drug interactions and also share some information on how these interactions can...
