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

General Cardiology

Immune Globulin Therapy Linked to Heart Function Recovery in COVID-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 26, 2020

The use of immune globulin therapy appears to benefit children who experience acute heart failure caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome, according to the findings of a case series recently published in Circulation.

General Cardiology

Joint Statement Issued Addressing Concerns Over COVID-19 and ACE Inhibitor, ARB Use

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

March 24, 2020

Patients with cardiovascular disease diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are urged to continue taking their angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) medications as prescribed.