Fine-Tune Smoking Cessation for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

February 2019

Patients with CV disease will ask for your help to quit smoking.

Smoking is responsible for up to a third of deaths from CV disease.

Advise patients that counselling PLUS smoking cessation meds works better than either one alone to help quit smoking.

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Table of Contents

Smoking Cessation Fine-Tune Smoking Cessation for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Gastroenterology Help Patients Take the First OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor Appropriately
Antibiotics Limit Quinolones Due to Aortic Aneurysm and Rupture Risks
Substance Use Disorder Don't Expect a Miracle With Meds for Alcohol Use Disorder
Cancer Weigh Risks Versus Benefits in Cancer Patients Needing an Anticoagulant
Ear, Nose & Throat Help Patients Manage Ringing in Their Ears
Nephrology Look for Patients Who May Need an ACEI or ARB After Acute Kidney Injury
Anticoagulants Consider It a Red Flag if You See a Direct Oral Anticoagulant Plus Warfarin
Adverse Events Help Clarify Concerns About Talc Products
Probiotics Educate Patients Not to Rely on Probiotics for Acute Diarrhea and Vomiting