Off-pump CABG reduces stroke and bleeding but increases long-term mortality and incomplete revascularization risk compared to on-pump surgery
Off-pump heart surgery shows higher long-term death risk for diabetic patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in over 10,000 diabetic patients.…
A large review of over 10,000 diabetic patients found off-pump heart surgery had higher long-term death rates but lower stroke risk compared…
Pre-transplant VAD support shows no survival benefit but increases stroke risk in pediatric heart transplant recipients
Pre-transplant VAD support does not improve long-term survival for pediatric heart transplant patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated pre-transplant ventricular assist device support versus no support in pediatric heart tra…
Using a temporary heart pump before transplant did not lower death risk for children, but it did increase the chance of a stroke after surge…
Astragalus Granule plus Western medicine ranked best for overall clinical efficacy in heart failure
Adding Astragalus-based medicines to standard heart failure treatment improves outcomes in this review
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated oral traditional Chinese medicines containing Astragalus alone or in combination …
A large review of heart failure patients found that adding specific traditional Chinese medicines to standard Western treatment improved ove…
Thoracic aortic stent graft infection carries high mortality despite surgical intervention
Surgical approach for rare aortic infections reviewed
This narrative review with a case series of 3 patients examines management of thoracic aortic stent graft infections, including aorto-esopha…
A review of three patients with severe aortic infections found that all died within a year, highlighting the serious challenge of treating t…
Remote monitoring algorithms predict heart failure events, may reduce hospitalizations
Remote monitoring may help predict heart failure events and reduce hospital stays
This review examines remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices for heart failure. Multiparametric algorithms like HeartLog…
A review suggests remote monitoring of heart devices could predict heart failure events and lower hospital visits, though real-world use fac…
Dynamic resistance training significantly reduces resting blood pressure in populations with varying baseline levels
Dynamic resistance training lowers blood pressure in people with varying baseline levels
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated dynamic resistance training for lowering resting blood pressure across populations with vary…
A new analysis of 18 studies shows dynamic resistance training significantly lowers resting blood pressure across different groups.
Calcific aortic valve disease roles of lymphatic vessels and innervation remain poorly defined
Nerve fibers in diseased heart valves remain poorly understood by scientists
This narrative review discusses calcific aortic valve disease. The authors note that roles of lymphatic vessels and innervation of nerve fib…
Scientists say nerve fibers and lymphatic vessels in calcific aortic valve disease are not well defined yet. This gap limits progress in val…
Docetaxel chemotherapy is highly suspect for causing acute myocardial infarction in a low-risk triple-negative breast cancer patient
Docetaxel chemotherapy linked to rare heart attack in breast cancer patient
This case report and literature review examines acute myocardial infarction following docetaxel chemotherapy in a patient with triple-negati…
A rare heart attack occurred after docetaxel chemotherapy in a patient with triple-negative breast cancer. This case review suggests the dru…
Genetic testing utility is highest for syndromic supraventricular tachycardia where diagnosis alters prognosis and surveillance
Genetic testing clarifies some heart rhythm issues but is not routine for most cases
This narrative review and guideline addresses the genetic architecture of supraventricular tachycardia subtypes. The authors note that routi…
A review of genetic links to supraventricular tachycardia shows clear utility for syndromic cases, while routine testing remains limited for…
Mini review examines sudden cardiac death risks in marathon runners across different age groups
Marathon running links to higher heart risk in older men and full-distance participants
This mini review synthesizes evidence on sudden cardiac death (SCD) and coronary artery disease in marathon runners. The authors note that r…
A review of marathon runners shows heart risks vary by age, sex, and race distance, with most events happening near the finish.
Serum resistin levels rise progressively with worsening severity of coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction in this meta-analysis
High blood resistin levels linked to heart disease severity in large analysis
A network meta-analysis of 9,169 subjects reveals that serum resistin levels increase stepwise as coronary heart disease severity worsens. W…
A large network meta-analysis found that higher serum resistin levels are linked to worse coronary heart disease and acute heart attacks.
Meta-analysis of exercise rehabilitation for HFpEF shows mixed outcomes on mortality and rehospitalization
Exercise rehab lowers rehospitalization risk for heart failure patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,025 participants with HFpEF synthesized evidence on exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation. It …
A meta-analysis of 2,025 patients found exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduced rehospitalization risk and improved walk…