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2024’s Mid-Year Review: FDA-Approved Cardiorenal Metabolic Drugs and Devices 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The label includes a “black box” warning for CV risk due to blood clots. Praluent (alirocumab) (Approved: 03/11/2024) Extended to pediatric patients aged 8+ with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Join us as we examine the landmark approvals that are revolutionizing patient outcomes.

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Teen Topics – The Top 10 Things to Remember About CHD as an Adult

Conquering CHD

The current list of medications, especially blood thinners and rhythm drugs If your child is on Coumadin to prevent a blood clot, this is incredibly important information. For the most part, pediatric cardiologists already do an excellent job with this type of counseling.