Systematic side branch intervention compared to conservative strategy in coronary bifurcation lesions
Trial shows conservative stent strategy avoids certain complications
In this randomized controlled trial of 616 patients with non-left main bifurcation lesions, a conservative strategy without systematic side …
A new approach to treating specific coronary artery blockages may reduce procedure risks without increasing heart injury.
Systematic review of AI/ML methods in myocardial infarction biomarker prediction highlights validation gaps
AI models show strong numbers but lack real-world proof for heart attack patients
This systematic review and proof-of-concept case study examines 120 eligible studies and 152 patients in a proof-of-concept dataset regardin…
A review of 120 studies found AI models often report high accuracy for heart attacks, yet many lack the external testing needed for real cli…
Network meta-analysis of oral Chinese patent medicines for coronary heart disease with diabetes
New Chinese medicines help heart patients with diabetes control blood sugar and pain better
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated 7,988 patients with coronary heart disease complicated by diabetes mellitus.
A new analysis shows specific Chinese medicines combined with standard care help heart patients with diabetes manage their blood sugar and h…
CHIP mutations linked to higher lymph node metabolic activity in people with treated HIV
CHIP Mutations Linked to Lymph Nodes Not Arteries in HIV Patients
This cohort study of 230 people with HIV ages 31-74 years found that clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) was not associat…
New research shows HIV patients with specific gene changes have active lymph nodes but not thicker arteries yet.
Low-tidal volume ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass associates with higher mechanical power in patients developing postoperative pulmonary complications
Low-tidal volume ventilation linked to higher power during heart surgery
This prospective observational study evaluated patients undergoing cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.
Patients with lung complications after heart surgery showed higher mechanical power when ventilation continued during bypass compared to tho…
Machine learning model using routine clinical indicators predicts coronary heart disease risk
Machine learning model predicts heart disease risk with high accuracy
This retrospective cohort model development and validation study utilized routine clinical indicators to predict coronary heart disease risk…
A new model using routine health data predicted coronary heart disease with 94% accuracy in a large study.
Lipid lowering therapy patterns in patients with ASCVD and familial hypercholesterolemia in Israel
Lipid lowering therapy patterns observed in Israeli patients
This retrospective database study examined lipid lowering therapy patterns among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, ASCVD…
A look at how patients with high cholesterol and heart disease manage their lipid lowering therapy and treatment adherence in Israel.
Deep learning model screens for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy using ECG images
AI spots hidden heart disease from routine ECGs
This observational study developed a deep learning model to identify transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy from ECG images.
A new AI tool finds signs of a dangerous heart disease in routine ECGs years before symptoms worsen, offering hope for earlier treatment in …
Intravascular imaging-guided PCI reduces adverse events compared to angiography-guided PCI in patients with complex coronary artery lesions
New imaging guidance cuts heart attack risk for complex blockages by nearly one third
This prospective multicenter randomized trial enrolled 1639 patients with complex coronary artery lesions in South Korea.
A new camera inside your artery could stop heart attacks and keep you healthy for years
Five-year economic and quality of life outcomes favor PCI with zotarolimus stents over CABG in 3-vessel CAD
Five-year follow-up reveals lower costs and better employment for PCI over surgery in complex heart disease
This randomized trial compared fractional flow reserve-guided PCI using zotarolimus drug-eluting stents with coronary artery bypass grafting…
Patients with complex heart disease treated with stents had lower costs and better quality of life than those who had surgery after five yea…
Mendelian randomization links higher plasma EPA to increased ischemic heart disease odds
Omega 3 supplements may not lower heart disease risk
This two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis in participants of European descent found a higher odds of ischemic heart disease with a on…
New genetic research suggests omega 3 supplements might not reduce heart disease risk in the general population despite lowering triglycerid…
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Finds Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life in Advanced Heart Failure
Palliative care boosts heart failure patients’ well being
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2165 patients with advanced heart failure found that palliative care significantly improved qual…
For people with advanced heart failure, adding palliative care doesn’t just ease symptoms—it meaningfully improves daily life, mental health…