Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Contributing Writer

Cassandra Pardini is a freelance writer and registered pharmacist with a diverse background in drug therapy, scientific research, and the drug discovery and developmental process. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, Master of Science degree in chemistry and chemical biology from Northeastern University, and Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Boston College. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband and 3 children.

All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Arrhythmia

The Link Between Coffee Consumption and Arrhythmia Risk

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 26, 2021

Each additional cup of habitual coffee consumed reduced the risk of incident arrhythmia by 3%.

Heart Failure

Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: Treatment Options Explored

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 16, 2021

Despite an increasing emphasis on HFmrEF over the past several years, there is a lack of authoritative guidance surrounding therapeutic approaches for these patients.

Metabolic

Risk of Muscle Problems Based on Statin Therapy Intensity Investigated

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 2, 2021

Small increases in the risk for statin-associated muscle symptoms were observed for patients on high-intensity therapy.

Arrhythmia

Severe Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Risk With Anticoagulant Therapy Examined

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 10, 2021

Study findings revealed an increased risk of surgical intervention in women exposed to rivaroxaban.

General Cardiology

Medicine Organizers Often Contain “One Pill Can Kill” Medications

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 2, 2021

While known to increase patient compliance, medication organizers, such as blister packs and pill boxes, have also been associated with unintentional pediatric medication exposures.

Metabolic

Fish Oil Products: Do The Serving Sizes Add Up to Cholesterol Benefits?

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 25, 2020

Omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosehexaenoic acid (DHA), have been found to be associated with cardiovascular health benefits.

Arrhythmia

Adding Aspirin to DOAC Therapy for AF/VTE Without Clear Indication Increases Bleeding Risk

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 6, 2021

This registry-based cohort study aimed to assess both the frequency of prescription of concomitant aspirin (ASA) and DOAC therapy as well as its effect on clinical outcomes in patients with AF or VTE.

General Cardiology

Potential Drug Interaction Between Warfarin, COVID-19 Treatment Reported

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

April 23, 2021

The patients, a 71-year-old male and a 62 year-old-male, both on long-term warfarin therapy, presented to the emergency department with symptoms of COVID-19.

General Cardiology

Disparities May “Negate” 7-Vaccine Series Rate Increases

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

April 22, 2021

The 7-vaccine series provides immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliovirus, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis b, Haemophilus influenze type b, varicella, and pneumococcal infections.

General Cardiology

Safety of Graded Administration of Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose After Hypersensitivity

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

April 16, 2021

Current recommendations surrounding the administration of the second COVID-19 vaccine dose to patients who experience an immediate hypersensitivity reaction to the first dose are conflicting.

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