Traditional Chinese medicine bioactive constituents may improve endothelial function and reduce oxidative stress in atherosclerosis
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Help Manage Atherosclerosis Symptoms
This systematic review synthesizes the mechanisms by which Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and its bioactive components influence atheros…
New research suggests that Traditional Chinese medicine and its components may help improve blood vessel health and reduce inflammation in a…
Percutaneous transcatheter closure using an Amplatzer Muscular VSD Occluder treats left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
Transcatheter Closure Shows Promise for Heart Failure Patients
This case report describes a 75-year-old male with heart failure and a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm successfully treated via percutaneous…
A new procedure using a transcatheter occluder may offer a safe way to treat heart failure caused by a specific heart wall defect.
Remote cardiac rehabilitation supported by mHealth improves exercise capacity in patients with heart failure
Virtual cardiac rehab improves exercise capacity for heart failure patients
Researchers evaluated the impact of structured, remote, and hybrid cardiac rehabilitation programs compared to usual care or center-based mo…
Remote and hybrid heart rehabilitation programs using mobile health tools can improve walking distance and oxygen use in people with heart f…
Staged PCI reduces severe kidney injury risk after TAVR in aortic stenosis and CAD
Staged heart procedures may lower risk of severe kidney injury
This meta-analysis of 7,119 patients with aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease undergoing TAVR found that staged PCI did not signific…
A new look at heart surgery data suggests that spacing out certain procedures could protect kidneys from severe damage.
Catheter ablation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs in paroxysmal and persistent cases
Catheter Ablation Shows Lower Recurrence Rates for Atrial Fibrillation
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials compares catheter ablation to anti-arrhythmic drugs (AAD) for manag…
A review of clinical trials suggests catheter ablation may lead to lower heart rhythm recurrence rates compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs.
AI-augmented health literacy framework targets clinician, patient, and governance gaps
New framework aims to improve how patients and doctors use AI
This narrative review proposes a three-tier AI literacy framework for clinicians, patients, and governance professionals. It identifies 6 ke…
Current tools fail to measure actual skills needed to use AI safely in healthcare, leading to a new proposed three-tier literacy model.
Multi-factor management models for thoracic aortic disease improve precision beyond diameter-only assessment
New multi-factor model improves care for thoracic aortic disease
This mini-review synthesizes the management of thoracic aortic disease in young patients with various genetic and structural conditions. The…
Doctors are moving beyond just measuring artery size to look at genetics and lifestyle when managing heart risks in young patients.
SK-121 digital health program improves disease knowledge and medication adherence after PCI
Digital health program improves knowledge and blood pressure for heart patients
This single-centre RCT of 200 patients found that the SK-121 multimodal digital health program did not significantly reduce the SMART2 risk …
A digital health program helped heart patients improve their medical knowledge, medication habits, and blood pressure after a procedure.
Lower aspirin doses combined with clopidogrel may reduce ischemic events in high risk patients
Lower Aspirin Doses May Be Safer for Patients After Minor Strokes
Researchers analyzed data from a trial involving patients with transient ischemic attack and minor stroke receiving dual antiplatelet therap…
Doctors found that taking a lower dose of aspirin with clopidogrel may reduce the risk of serious heart and brain events.
Cardiac rehabilitation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence (RR 0.77) and improves exercise capacity in patients
Cardiac Rehabilitation May Reduce Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1550 patients found that cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduced overall a…
A review of clinical trials suggests that cardiac rehabilitation can lower the risk of atrial fibrillation returning and improve exercise ca…
Structured exercise may improve blood pressure and outcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Structured exercise may help manage high blood pressure during pregnancy
This scoping review examines structured exercise interventions, including aerobic training, resistance training, stretching, and yoga, for w…
New research suggests that structured exercises like yoga and resistance training could improve health for pregnant women with high blood pr…
LPC and LPA act as central hubs for lipid metabolism and inflammation in atherosclerosis
New research identifies key molecules driving inflammation in heart disease
This systematic review examines the role of lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) and lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in atherosclerosis. The authors co…
Scientists have identified how specific fats trigger inflammation and plaque buildup in the arteries to help guide future heart health treat…