Review of two cases and three literature reports on prenatal double-chambered right ventricle outcomes
Prenatal diagnosis of double-chambered right ventricle linked to successful pregnancies
This review and case report examines two cases of type 1 double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) alongside a literature review of three prev…
Two pregnancies with a rare heart condition had successful outcomes after prenatal diagnosis, offering hope for families facing this diagnos…
Retinal microvascular features associated with subclinical cardiovascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes
Your Eyes Could Warn You About Hidden Heart Trouble
This cross-sectional study examined 128 participants with type 2 diabetes who had eligible retinal images.
A simple eye scan might spot heart problems before symptoms appear.
Intraprocedural atrial tachycardia incidence and 12-month outcomes after RFCA for paroxysmal AF
Patients with atrial tachycardia during ablation have similar long-term rhythm success to others
This single-center prospective cohort study of 255 patients undergoing RFCA for paroxysmal AF found an intraprocedural atrial tachycardia in…
Atrial tachycardia found during heart rhythm procedures does not predict worse long-term outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for paro…
Intracoronary nicorandil improves TIMI flow and reduces AMR in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI
New Drug Opens Tiny Vessels After Heart Attack Treatment
This single-center randomized trial enrolled 63 patients with first-episode ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary PC…
A new drug given during heart surgery may help blood flow reach the heart muscle better.
Iron deficiency found in dogs with myxomatous mitral valvular disease, linked to higher cardiac output
Iron deficiency found in dogs with heart valve disease linked to higher cardiac output
This retrospective cohort study of 84 dogs with myxomatous mitral valvular disease at a veterinary teaching hospital found a 12% prevalence …
A study found iron deficiency in 12% of dogs with a common heart valve disease, linked to higher cardiac output, which may signal a risk for…
Retrospective study identifies factors delaying blood pressure goal achievement after TEVAR for type B aortic dissection
Older age and high blood pressure delay recovery after aortic repair
This retrospective cohort study of 142 patients with type B aortic dissection found a median time of 9.5 hours to achieve early postoperativ…
In patients with type B aortic dissection, older age, high blood pressure, and pain slowed the time to reach early blood pressure goals.
Narrative review summarizes evidence on exercise benefits for cardiovascular disease and mortality risk reduction
Moving Less Than You Think Saves Your Heart
This narrative review evaluates the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with and without cardi…
Doing just a little bit of activity every day lowers your risk of dying from heart disease almost as much as powerful medicine.
TyG-NLR combined index associated with all-cause mortality in heart failure patients
A new marker may help predict death risk in heart failure patients
This retrospective cohort study of 1,063 heart failure patients at a single hospital found that a higher TyG-NLR index was associated with i…
Researchers found that a combined marker called TyG-NLR might predict death risk in heart failure patients, though more research is needed.
AI coronary CT features correlate with flow reserve in coronary artery disease patients
AI Spots Heart Trouble Before Blood Flow Slows
This retrospective cohort study of 251 patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease found that AI-derived coronary CT angiograph…
You wake up with a tightness in your chest.
In STEMI patients, admission CK-MB and CPK elevation predicts adverse outcomes in a small cross-sectional study
Old Heart Tests Still Save Lives
This cross-sectional study evaluated 15 patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Laho…
Imagine waking up with crushing chest pain.
ALBI score predicts mortality risk in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
ALBI Score Predicts Heart Attack Survival Risk
This retrospective cohort study of 982 patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) evaluated the albumin-bilirubin…
This simple liver test may help predict which heart attack patients face the highest risk after leaving the hospital.
Prospective review of biomarkers and revascularization in 2251 patients with chronic coronary syndrome over 12.6 years
Simple Blood Test Predicts Heart Surgery Success Better Than Risk Scores
This prospective study review synthesizes data from 2251 patients undergoing coronary angiography for suspected chronic coronary syndrome ov…
A specific blood marker may decide if heart surgery actually saves your life.