Cardiology

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• Comprehensive care significantly reduces all-cause death from 8.2% to 4.7% in coronary artery disease
• Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Shortened Dual Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation
• Music-based interventions may influence behavioral, neurophysiological, and biological markers in children with ADHD
• Early implantable cardiac monitor placement improves atrial fibrillation detection rates in cryptogenic stroke patients
• Amplatzer Amulet device associated with lower stroke or TIA rates than Watchman FLX
• Oral anticoagulant monotherapy significantly reduces major bleeding compared to combined therapy in stable coronary artery disease
• European ancestry proportion not significantly tied to atrial fibrillation risk in Black individuals
• Implantable cardiac monitors detect 21.3% prevalence of atrial fibrillation in post-stroke patients
• Beta-blocker therapy shows variable outcomes for myocardial infarction patients based on ejection fraction
• Discontinuing oral anticoagulants after ablation lowers bleeding but raises stroke risk in high-risk patients
• Pulsed-field ablation increases hemolysis biomarkers but not AKI; lowers major bleeding
• Early atrial tachyarrhythmia within 90 days of pulsed field ablation predicts late recurrence
• Pulsed field ablation shows no significant difference from thermal ablation for atrial arrhythmia freedom
• Inflammatory bowel disease is associated with increased risk of MACE and all-cause mortality
• Persistent microvascular obstruction predicts higher MACE and death risks following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
• Direct oral anticoagulants reduce thrombotic events and major bleeding in cirrhosis with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism
• Intracoronary mesenchymal stem cell administration improves left ventricular ejection fraction following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
• Aorta recognized as independent organ; macrophages key in aortic disease diagnosis and treatment
• FFRangio is noninferior to pressure-wire measurements for intermediate coronary stenosis at 1 year
• Sex and gender differences impact heart failure symptoms, quality of life, and treatment access
• Higher Triglyceride-glucose index levels are associated with increased risk of Atrial Fibrillation
• Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias occur more frequently in patients with Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy and Brugada Syndrome
• Higher serum total bilirubin levels associated with lower long-term risk in coronary heart disease patients
• Gut microbiota-derived aromatic amino acid metabolites influence myocardial injury and risk of major adverse cardiac events
• FDA Approves Furoscix (furosemide) for Edema in Heart Failure and CKD
• FDA Approves Ziac (bisoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide) for Hypertension
• FDA Approves Avapro (irbesartan) for Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy
• Behavioral and metabolic factors characterize a distinct premature atherosclerosis phenotype in Chinese patients
• Novel pharmacotherapies like resmetirom and GLP-1 receptor agonists offer potential concurrent hepatic and cardiovascular benefits
• Ticagrelor reduces mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events compared to clopidogrel in STEMI patients
• Antazoline May Beat Propafenone and Amiodarone for AF Conversion
• Ferroptosis regulation via phytochemicals and targeted delivery systems offers potential to mitigate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
• Traditional Chinese medicine bioactive constituents may improve endothelial function and reduce oxidative stress in atherosclerosis
• Percutaneous transcatheter closure using an Amplatzer Muscular VSD Occluder treats left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
• SK-121 digital health program improves disease knowledge and medication adherence after PCI
• AI-augmented health literacy framework targets clinician, patient, and governance gaps
• Multi-factor management models for thoracic aortic disease improve precision beyond diameter-only assessment
• Catheter ablation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs in paroxysmal and persistent cases
• Remote cardiac rehabilitation supported by mHealth improves exercise capacity in patients with heart failure
• Staged PCI reduces severe kidney injury risk after TAVR in aortic stenosis and CAD
• Lower aspirin doses combined with clopidogrel may reduce ischemic events in high risk patients
• Cardiac rehabilitation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence (RR 0.77) and improves exercise capacity in patients
• Structured exercise may improve blood pressure and outcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
• LPC and LPA act as central hubs for lipid metabolism and inflammation in atherosclerosis
• Pulsed field ablation reduces procedure time compared to very high-power short-duration ablation in atrial fibrillation
• Cognitive impairment affects 39% of chronic heart failure patients in pooled analysis
• Unified cardiometabolic disease framework links T2DM, ASCVD, HFpEF, MASLD, hypertension, and CKD via shared pathophysiology
• FDA Approves Repatha (evolocumab) for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults
• Gut microbiota metabolites drive or protect against atherosclerosis via immune signaling pathways
• Macrophage polarization plasticity offers potential for transplant organ repair and rejection control
• Drug-coated devices associated with HR 1.86 for wound healing in chronic limb-threatening ischemia
• General anesthesia increases in-hospital mortality risk (RR 1.99) and pneumonia incidence (RR 2.39) in TAVI procedures
• Persistent insomnia in heart failure is associated with higher anxiety and lower functional capacity
• Extended DAPT with clopidogrel and aspirin reduces cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk
• Magnetocardiography identifies infarction features in MINOCA patients with normal ECG findings
• 21% hypertension prevalence in transgender adults: meta-analysis of cardiovascular morbidities
• Rhythm control for postcardiac surgery atrial fibrillation shows higher conversion rates but increased risks
• Decompressive hemicraniectomy reduces mortality and improves functional outcomes in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction
• Mediterranean and DASH diets consistently support mitigation of cardiometabolic risk in metabolic syndrome patients
• Machine learning models outperform traditional scoring systems for predicting post-TAVR mortality risk
• Non-coding RNAs regulate cardiac injury in COVID-19 via apoptosis and metabolic reprogramming
• Toll-like receptor signaling governs inflammatory phenotypes and progression in infectious myocarditis
• Postoperative educational interventions significantly reduce anxiety and depression in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting
• Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Drug Coated Balloons Versus Drug Eluting Stents
• GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce HF worsening events in HFpEF but show no benefit in HFrEF
• Inadequate sleep duration is associated with higher risk of atrial flutter recurrence after ablation
• Whole-body vibration and resistance training rank highest for improving endothelial function in older adults
• Left atrial appendage electrical isolation combined with pulmonary vein isolation reduces recurrent atrial arrhythmia
• MAGGIC Score Predicts Mortality Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge to Edge Repair
• Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease
• Sepsis is an inflammation-driven immune reprogramming disorder characterized by time-resolved trajectories and biologically defined subtypes
• AI research in aortic valve disease surges, focusing on diagnosis and risk stratification
• Multimodal pharmacological and behavioral strategies may improve perioperative sleep management in cardiac surgery patients
• Patients with cardiovascular diseases show measurable prevalence of active cancer across multiple conditions
• Transvalvular microaxial flow pump plus PCI does not reduce infarct size in anterior STEMI
• E-Coach WeChat model improves chronic disease self-management scores in hypertension patients
• Protamine administration during carotid endarterectomy reduces cervical haematoma and stroke rates
• Phosphodiesterase signaling and M2 macrophage microenvironments drive embolic risk in cardiac myxoma patients
• Triple antihypertensive therapy lowers systolic BP by 5.4 mmHg more than dual therapy
• Blood metabolomics enables dynamic navigation and personalized risk stratification in precision cardiac rehabilitation
• Intravascular lithotripsy reduces mortality risk and MACE in calcified coronary lesions compared to rotational atherectomy
• Macrophage migration inhibitory factor serves as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for atrial fibrillation
• Low-magnitude seismic activity is associated with increased cardiovascular hospitalizations in vulnerable populations
• Genetic Polymorphisms of SIRT1 Gene and Susceptibility to Coronary Artery Disease
• Electrical cardioversion and catheter ablation are safe and effective for arrhythmias in pregnant women
• Early aortic valve intervention significantly reduces MACE compared to clinical surveillance in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis
• Vagal nerve stimulation did not meet the primary endpoint of reduced cardiovascular death or HF hospitalization
• ICM-guided congestion management shows no difference in arrhythmia occurrence rates for heart failure patients
• Magnesium sulfate did not significantly reduce postoperative atrial fibrillation incidence in cardiac surgery patients
• Apixaban reduces stroke and systemic embolism in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation and an implantable cardiac monitor
• ICE vs TEE for atrial fibrillation ablation: no significant safety differences, shorter fluoroscopy
• Cusp-overlap technique reduces mortality and conduction disturbances in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
• Continuous intravenous furosemide improves freedom from congestion compared to intermittent bolus administration
• Canagliflozin mitigates increased cardiovascular risk from low-normal sodium intake in type 2 diabetes and CKD
• Dapagliflozin 10 mg daily maintains consistent diuretic effects regardless of eGFR levels in acute heart failure
• Off-pump CABG reduces mortality risk and stroke risk in patients with left ventricular dysfunction
• Catheter ablation reduces serious adverse events and unplanned hospitalizations by 20% and 47% in atrial fibrillation
• Demographic and clinical factors associated with poststroke cognitive impairment in stroke patients
• Factor XI inhibitors reduce major bleeding but increase ischemic stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
• Beta-blocker use associated with lower mortality risk in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
• In-hospital mortality rates for coronary artery disease patients following PCI remain within international benchmarks
• Sacubitril/valsartan improves LVEF and NT-proBNP levels in patients with heart failure on peritoneal dialysis
• Impact of Mitral Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch on Mortality and Outcomes After Valve Replacement
• Cancer presence associated with OR 1.88 for early mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting
• Fragmented QRS is associated with a 2.11 risk ratio for post-ablation atrial tachyarrhythmia
• Impella CP Reduces Escalation Need in STEMI Cardiogenic Shock
• Heart-healthy dietary interventions do not significantly alter serum Lp(a) concentrations in children
• FDA Approves Eliquis (apixaban) for Reducing Stroke Risk in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
• Finerenone reduces mortality and heart failure risk (HR 0.644) in post-AMI patients
• Natural products like polyphenols and berberine modulate gut microbiota to target atherosclerosis pathways
• Elevated troponin levels are associated with increased risk of MACE and all-cause mortality in ICI-associated myocarditis
• Additional ablation after PVI improves AF freedom in non-diabetics but not in diabetics
• Complete LVA ablation shows no arrhythmia-free survival benefit in persistent AF
• Specific reversal agents offer high-affinity neutralization but face cost and access barriers in thromboembolism management
• Real-time heart team decision making maintains noninferiority of 1-year MACCE in complex CAD
• Pulsed field ablation beats antiarrhythmic drugs as first-line persistent AF therapy
• Mechanopriming by vascular stiffness and disturbed flow drive pathological reprogramming in atherosclerosis
• Interval likelihood ratios improved correct management decision rates by 11.2 to 18.3 percentage points
• Combined endurance and resistance exercise improves peak oxygen consumption and quality of life in heart failure
• Chimney Commando modification lowers pacemaker rate to 6.3% in meta-analysis
• Endometriosis is associated with a 1.22 increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular disease
• Higher prognostic nutritional index is associated with lower all-cause mortality risk in heart failure patients
• Coexisting COPD and Atrial Fibrillation are associated with increased risk of mortality and bidirectional disease association
• Delirium occurs in 18.5% of hospitalized heart failure patients, meta-analysis finds
• Immune-stromal imbalance drives heart failure after myocardial infarction, systematic review finds
• Machine learning models show high diagnostic accuracy for predicting pediatric cardiac surgery associated acute kidney injury
• Engineered extracellular vesicles show potential for improving cardiac function and tissue repair in ischemic heart disease
• Cardio Heart Connect intervention aims to improve daily steps for patients post-TAVR procedure
• Multiple biophysical stimuli integration is essential for understanding endothelial mechanobiology in vascular health and disease
• Rural Ugandan adolescents show higher prevalence of ideal cardiovascular health than urban peers
• Evaluating the Efficacy of Oral Digoxin in Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease
• Non-invasive telemedicine monitoring significantly improves self-care ability in patients with heart failure
• Finerenone reduces composite cardiovascular death and worsening heart failure events in patients with symptomatic heart failure
• Tocilizumab shows early anti-inflammatory effects but no significant clinical benefit in STEMI or NSTEMI
• Postoperative AKI occurs in half of type A aortic dissection surgeries, meta-analysis finds
• Fixed AV delay after LBBAP for sinus node dysfunction: left atrial volume change at 12 months
• Pharmacist-led telepharmacy may improve medication adherence and reduce blood pressure in patients with NCDs
• IVUS-guided PCI did not significantly reduce target-vessel failure compared to angiography-guided PCI
• Patients with post-COVID syndrome face significant thromboembolic risk requiring proactive monitoring and tailored anticoagulant treatments
• SGLT2 inhibitors associated with lower all-cause mortality in heart transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes
• IVUS-guided PCI shows no significant difference over angiography-guided PCI for primary outcomes
• Argatroban switch stabilized clinical status in a patient with mechanical aortic valve and LVAD after HIT
• Multi-target therapies may address combined hypertension and dyslipidemia pathophysiology
• Gastrodia elata polysaccharides may improve cardiovascular health via gut microbiota mediated metabolic pathways
• Pre-transplant coronary artery disease increases all-cause mortality and post-transplant cardiovascular events in kidney recipients
• Upadacitinib Treatment for Concurrent Atopic Dermatitis Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
• SGLT2 inhibitors provide robust prognostic benefits in heart failure with inconsistent results in post-myocardial infarction settings
• High sFlt-1 levels correlate with increased PPCM risk in postpartum women
• Bedtime antihypertensive dosing shows no cardiovascular benefit over morning dosing
• FDA Approves Furosemide for Edema and Hypertension
• Microcirculatory dysfunction during cardiac surgery remains heterogeneous and inconclusive in current clinical evidence
• Incidental arrhythmia findings on ambulatory ECG vary widely in adults without prior atrial fibrillation
• Conduction system pacing improves LVEF and reduces HF hospitalization vs biventricular pacing in heart failure
• Network meta-analysis reveals resistance training offers largest LVEF gains for adult heart failure patients compared to other exercise types
• Review of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy without reported trial data or specific outcomes
• Systematic review suggests modest risk reduction with SGLT2 inhibitors or ARNIs added to standard therapy in severe heart failure
• Evolocumab reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes without known atherosclerosis
• HEART score sensitivity 0.96 vs GRACE 0.88 for 30-day MACE in ED chest pain
• Laparoscopic hysteroscopic tubal lavage triggers cardiac arrest from torsade de pointes in a patient with acquired long QT syndrome
• Natriuresis-guided diuretic protocols improve fluid removal and shorten hospital stays for acute decompensated heart failure patients compared to standard care approaches in this meta-analysis review
• Palliative care consultation increases do-not-resuscitate orders and decreases healthcare utilization in cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock patients
• Steroid avoidance may reduce death and diabetes after kidney transplant but raises rejection risk
• Prediction models for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung cancer surgery show moderate discriminative performance
• Polygenic scores link to atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease in Russian populations
• Hypertension history associates with 2.22-fold higher cognitive impairment risk in AF patients
• TCM and probiotics may offer a promising direction for future precision prevention and management of coronary heart disease
• Two-lead CRT-D with atrial sensing shows noninferiority versus three-lead systems in heart failure patients
• Renal denervation combined with pulmonary vein isolation increases freedom from atrial fibrillation risk in resistant hypertension patients
• Lifecycle risk framework may improve outcomes in pacemaker therapy for bradyarrhythmias
• Long COVID cardiovascular care should shift to mechanism-informed, subgroup-based management
• Left atrial appendage occlusion and NOACs reduce mortality compared with warfarin in atrial fibrillation
• Pulsed-field ablation shows no significant AKI difference versus radiofrequency ablation in AF
• Colchicine reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in coronary artery disease without increasing serious adverse events
• Discontinuing oral anticoagulation after AF ablation reduces bleeding without increasing thromboembolic risk
• Lung ultrasound-guided decongestion reduces HF hospitalization and mortality risk in heart failure patients compared to standard care
• Complete revascularization shows high probability of benefit for NSTEMI patients with multivessel disease
• Acute kidney function decline timing predicts mortality and heart failure outcomes in hospitalized patients
• Yiqi Fumai injection improved BNP reduction and heart function in acute heart failure patients compared to standard therapy alone
• PFO closure reduces recurrent stroke risk by 44% in older patients with cryptogenic stroke
• Polymer-free and biodegradable-polymer drug-eluting stents show comparable outcomes in PCI
• Sirolimus and paclitaxel-coated balloons show similar outcomes for coronary in-stent restenosis
• LBBAP shows lower mortality and hospitalization versus biventricular pacing in CRT
• Lower VExUS grades predict reduced in-hospital mortality in acute heart failure patients
• Baduanjin exercise practice improves outcomes for patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
• Breast arterial calcification on mammography predicts higher cardiovascular event risk in women
• Placlitaxel drug-coated balloons reduce MACE and revascularization versus limus-eluting stents in bifurcation lesions
• Off-pump CABG reduces stroke and bleeding but increases long-term mortality and incomplete revascularization risk compared to on-pump surgery
• Combined EPA and DHA supplementation showed no broad benefit for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with established disease
• Staged revascularization shows no significant difference versus immediate revascularization for major adverse cardiovascular events in STEMI and MVD patients
• Pre-transplant VAD support shows no survival benefit but increases stroke risk in pediatric heart transplant recipients
• Astragalus Granule plus Western medicine ranked best for overall clinical efficacy in heart failure
• Thoracic aortic stent graft infection carries high mortality despite surgical intervention
• Remote monitoring algorithms predict heart failure events, may reduce hospitalizations
• Dynamic resistance training significantly reduces resting blood pressure in populations with varying baseline levels
• Genetic testing utility is highest for syndromic supraventricular tachycardia where diagnosis alters prognosis and surveillance
• Calcific aortic valve disease roles of lymphatic vessels and innervation remain poorly defined
• Docetaxel chemotherapy is highly suspect for causing acute myocardial infarction in a low-risk triple-negative breast cancer patient
• Meta-analysis of CMR biomarkers in diabetes shows elevated ECV and reduced perfusion
• Serum resistin levels rise progressively with worsening severity of coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction in this meta-analysis
• Meta-analysis of exercise rehabilitation for HFpEF shows mixed outcomes on mortality and rehospitalization