February 6, 2024
If you’ve ever used software that checks for drug interactions, you’ve come across alerts regarding QT interval prolongation. But you work in hospice…are these still significant and what can you do about them? Let’s start with some basics1 -6: QT interval – a measure of ventricular repolarization in the heart QTc interval – QT interval […]
Read MoreAugust 1, 2023
Known for their role in managing diabetes, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors like Farxiga (dapagliflozin) and Jardiance (empagliflozin) also improve symptoms, function, and quality of life in patients with heart failure (HF).1 So it’s no surprise that they were added to the latest HF guidelines, even for patients without diabetes.1 The 2022 American Heart Association […]
Read MoreMay 23, 2023
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are popular among patients because they’re readily available and perceived to be safe since they can be purchased over-the-counter without a prescription.1 While these products are relatively easy to obtain, they aren’t regulated like traditional medications. Importantly, CAM manufacturers aren’t generally required to demonstrate that products are safe or effective.1,2 […]
Read More