Editorial argues emergency physicians are key to AF heart teams
Emergency doctors key to atrial fibrillation care, editorial says
This editorial argues that emergency physicians are indispensable members of atrial fibrillation heart teams. They enhance integration of ac…
An editorial argues emergency physicians should be core members of AF heart teams to improve care coordination and outcomes.
Systematic review of preclinical CBD effects in canine cancers
Lab tests suggest CBD may help treat cancer in dogs
This is a systematic review of preclinical studies on cannabidiol for canine cancers. It synthesizes evidence of antiproliferative and proap…
Lab tests suggest CBD may help treat cancer in dogs by slowing growth and triggering cell death, though human use remains unproven.
Systematic review finds CRT plus optimized medical therapy is highly cost-effective for symptomatic heart failure patients
Heart Failure Therapy Costs Vary by Device Type
A systematic review evaluated the cost-effectiveness of cardiac resynchronization therapy compared to optimized medical therapy in patients …
A review of eighteen studies suggests adding cardiac resynchronization therapy to standard care is highly cost-effective for patients with h…
Protocol for a qualitative systematic review on digital health technologies in young adults with CVD
Protocol outlines how young adults with heart disease use digital health tools
This protocol describes a planned qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis exploring how young adults (aged 18-49) with cardiovascul…
A new protocol explores how young adults aged 18 to 49 with cardiovascular disease experience digital health technologies for managing their…
Preclinical review suggests Danggui Sini Granule improves markers in a rat vasospastic CHD model
Danggui Sini Granule shows promise for heart disease in rats
This preclinical review examines the effects of Danggui Sini Granule in a rat model of vasospastic coronary heart disease. The authors synth…
A preclinical rat study suggests Danggui Sini Granule may improve heart markers and gut microbes in a specific disease model.
FDA Approves Baxfendy (baxfendy) for Hypertension in Adults Not Adequately Controlled
FDA approves new drug Baxfendy to help lower high blood pressure.
FDA approved Baxfendy, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, for hypertension in adults not adequately controlled on other agents. It is used i…
The FDA approved Baxfendy (baxfendy) for adults with high blood pressure not controlled by other medicines. It is taken with other blood pre…
Routine prophylactic left atrial appendage closure did not significantly reduce the incidence of the primary composite endpoint
Routine valve closure did not significantly reduce stroke risk in heart surgery patients
In a randomized trial involving 2118 patients undergoing valve repair or replacement, surgical left atrial appendage occlusion failed to low…
A major surgery trial found that closing a heart chamber did not lower stroke risk compared to standard care for patients getting valve repa…
Network meta-analysis of oral Chinese patent medicines for myocardial infarction with heart failure
Four Chinese medicines show promise for heart failure after heart attack
This network meta-analysis evaluated oral Chinese patent medicines combined with conventional treatment in patients with myocardial infarcti…
A network meta-analysis of 42 trials found four oral Chinese patent medicines improved outcomes when added to standard heart failure treatme…
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds 14.2% 30-day readmission rate after ischemic stroke
One in seven stroke survivors returns to the hospital within 30 days
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,274,267 patients with ischemic stroke found a 30-day unplanned readmission rate of 14.2% (95% …
A massive analysis of over 1.2 million stroke patients shows that one in seven returns to the hospital within 30 days, with infection and he…
Narrative review suggests transcatheter PDA closure improves safety and reduces radiation compared to fluoroscopy
A new way to close a heart hole uses less radiation and takes less time
This narrative review evaluates transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus in patients with this condition. The authors synthesize ev…
A review suggests using a catheter to close a patent ductus arteriosus is safer, uses less radiation, and takes less time than older methods…
Meta-analysis shows PCI before TAVR reduces revascularization but increases bleeding risk in severe aortic stenosis patients with coronary artery disease
Routine PCI before TAVR doesn't save lives, increases bleeding
A meta-analysis of 1,156 patients found that performing PCI before TAVR did not lower mortality but significantly reduced the need for urgen…
For people with severe aortic stenosis and clogged arteries, routine angioplasty before valve replacement didn't reduce deaths but did raise…
Meta-analysis finds higher target-lesion revascularization with Magmaris scaffold vs. DES in ACS
Magnesium heart scaffold tied to more repeat procedures than standard stents
This meta-analysis of 622 patients compared Magmaris bioresorbable magnesium scaffold with drug-eluting stents in acute coronary syndrome. T…
A new magnesium heart scaffold dissolves over time, but a review finds it may lead to more repeat procedures than standard stents.