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American Heart Association

Walter Alexander

    P & T : a Peer-Reviewed Journal for Formulary Management
    |January 2, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    This review covers 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions, focusing on new pharmacological treatments for peripheral artery disease, type-2 diabetes, and hypertension.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Metabolic Diseases

    Background:

    • The 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions featured critical updates in cardiovascular and metabolic disease management.
    • Pharmacological interventions are central to treating prevalent conditions like peripheral artery disease, type-2 diabetes, and hypertension.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize key pharmacological findings presented at the 2017 AHA Scientific Sessions.
    • To highlight advancements in the treatment of peripheral artery disease, type-2 diabetes, percutaneous coronary intervention, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of selected sessions from the 2017 AHA Scientific Sessions.
    • Focus on presentations detailing pharmacological treatment strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Key updates on drug therapies for peripheral artery disease were discussed.
    • New insights into managing type-2 diabetes pharmacologically were presented.
    • Significant discussions on pharmacological approaches for hypertension and atrial fibrillation were included.
    • Advances in post-percutaneous coronary intervention medication regimens were reviewed.

    Conclusions:

    • The 2017 AHA Scientific Sessions provided crucial updates on pharmacotherapy for major cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.
    • Clinicians should stay informed about evolving pharmacological treatments for optimal patient care in peripheral artery disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

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