Publications by authors named "P L Carson"
Reprint of: Pharmacist-led hypertension management in a minority patient population.
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Nearly half of American adults have hypertension, with even lower control rates among minority populations, but pharmacist-led interventions have been effective in improving blood pressure (BP) management and reducing cardiovascular risks
- - This study used electronic health record data to conduct a cohort analysis at Atrium Health, focusing on patients over 18 with uncontrolled hypertension, primarily examining the effectiveness of interventions by pharmacists
- - The intervention group saw a significant increase in BP control, with 70.9% achieving optimal BP levels compared to 32.7% in the control group, highlighting the success of lifestyle changes and education on BP management techniques
Article Synopsis
- In the last ten years, there have been many new heart failure drugs approved by the FDA, showing great progress in treatment.
- The FDA has provided guidelines to help with the development of these drugs, but there are still challenges that need to be solved.
- The Heart Failure Collaboratory wants to promote teamwork among scientists, doctors, patients, and regulatory groups to improve drug development and help people with heart failure better.
Background: Although some patients with heart failure (HF) with mildly reduced/preserved ejection fraction have low natriuretic peptide levels, there are no large-scale systematic studies of how common these individuals are or what happens to them.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the proportion of patients in the I-PRESERVE (Irbesartan in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction) trial with an N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level <125 pg/mL, their clinical characteristics, and outcomes.
Methods: I- PRESERVE enrolled patients with symptomatic HF and a LVEF ≥45% but who did not have NT-proBNP or body mass index inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Background: The use of personal continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in patients with diabetes has increased substantially and is expected to continue to increase as CGMs become more affordable and insurance plans improve coverage. The utilization of CGMs has improved diabetes management and reduced hypoglycemic events.
Objectives: To create pharmacist-led personal CGM workflow and evaluate its impact on glycemic management in patients with diabetes.
Despite increased risk of morbidity and mortality among older adults due to preventable infectious diseases such as influenza, shingles, pneumonia, and COVID-19, many forego receiving some, if not all, of these vaccinations. This study examines vaccination motivators and deterrents for undervaccinated older adults in North Dakota (ND). Adults aged 65+ in ND were mailed a survey (n = 901) with questions gauging vaccination behaviors and perceptions, with 132 of these indicating not receiving certain vaccinations.
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