The mission of many organizations is the optimal care to those with or at risk for developing
CVD (primary and secondary prevention). Over the past two decades, there have been …

On the basis of the evidence obtained from observational studies, randomized controlled
trials and their meta-analyses, current guidelines recommend initiating high-dose statin …

Modern medicine encompasses a holistic approach toward patient care that seeks to
integrate the social, psychological, and pathological aspects of a disease. In line with this …

Platelets play a central role in the pathogenesis of the atherothrombosis which ultimately
causes myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Commonly used oral …

Background In everyday practice, adherence to preventive medication for cardiovascular
disease (CVD) is lower than in clinical trials and appears to decline to∼ 50% by about 5 …

This article reviews literature pertinent to cardiovascular disparities in women, focusing
primarily on heart failure (HF). It provides an in-depth look at causes, biological influences …

Aims: Current guidelines recommend the use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAT)(aspirin+
clopidogrel) for patients after acute myocardial infarction (MI). In relation to this, we sought to …

Introduction: Aspirin resistance is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in aspirin‐
treated patients. Poor compliance may explain many cases of “resistance,” yet few clinical …

Background and Aim. Adherence and persistence to low‐dose aspirin are key to maximising
its cardiovascular benefits in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or those …

Background Secondary prevention pharmacotherapy improves outcomes after acute
coronary syndrome (ACS). However, poor medication adherence is common, and various …