Machine learning models predict stroke risk in low-risk non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients using cardiac biomarkers.
New ML models predict stroke risk in low-risk atrial fibrillation patients
This single-center, retrospective cohort study evaluated machine-learning models for stroke risk prediction in 82 NVAF-related stroke cases …
A new study shows machine learning models using heart markers can better predict stroke risk in patients with low-risk atrial fibrillation.
Poor R-wave progression and all-cause mortality in adults without coronary artery disease
Heart rhythm pattern shows borderline link to death risk
This cohort study of 6,323 adults from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis examined the association between poor R-wave progression an…
A long-term look at heart electrical patterns suggests a possible, though uncertain, link to higher mortality in some adults.
mMRC dyspnea scale correlates with risk stratification and 1-year outcomes in acute pulmonary embolism patients.
A Simple Breathing Score Predicts Your Risk After a Lung Blood Clot
This retrospective cohort study evaluated patients aged 18–80 years with acute pulmonary embolism at a tertiary care center. The mMRC dyspne…
A simple breathing score now predicts who faces death or readmission after a lung blood clot, giving doctors a faster way to flag high-risk …
Higher Lactate Dehydrogenase-to-Albumin Ratio Associated With Increased Readmissions and Mortality in Heart Failure
High Blood Marker Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes
This retrospective cohort study included 1,084 hospitalized patients with heart failure with reduced or mildly reduced ejection fraction. Hi…
A new blood marker combo can spot heart failure patients most likely to get worse — helping doctors act sooner.
Non-randomized preprint on dapagliflozin and epicardial adipose tissue in HFpEF
Dapagliflozin linked to fat loss in heart failure patients
This preprint reports a non-randomized clinical trial in 60 patients with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The main finding is that a…
Adding dapagliflozin to standard care reduced epicardial fat in a small group of heart failure patients, though this preprint study needs co…
Epicardial adipose tissue volume normalized to heart volume associated with obstructive coronary artery disease
Heart fat levels may link to coronary artery disease
This cohort study of 27,500 CT scans evaluated epicardial adipose tissue volume (EATV) in a general population and a clinical cohort with su…
Higher levels of fat surrounding the heart are linked to an increased risk of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Acoramidis associated with lower diuretic intensification in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
New Heart Drug Shows Lower Risk of Hospitalization vs Older Option
In this retrospective cohort study using US claims data, acoramidis was associated with a lower risk of diuretic intensification and a compo…
A new heart drug cut diuretic needs and hospitalizations more than the older option in early real-world use.
Hypertension status associated with reduced gut archaeal richness and distinct community structure in a cohort of 246 samples.
Gut’s Forgotten Microbes Linked to High Blood Pressure
This cohort study analyzed 246 fecal metagenomic samples from 83 healthy controls and 163 individuals with hypertension. Results indicated s…
A newly studied group of gut microbes, long ignored by science, is dramatically less common in people with high blood pressure — and may one…
Machine learning analysis identifies associations between multi-chemical exposure clusters and hypertension prevalence
Pollutants Linked to High Blood Pressure Risk in Millions
This machine learning analysis of NHANES 2017-2018 data examines the relationship between multi-chemical exposure clusters and hypertension …
New analysis shows a mix of air pollutants drives higher blood pressure risk for millions of US adults, especially Black communities and pol…
Observational study reveals 'tug-of-war' contraction patterns in healthy and infarcted hearts
New research reveals a hidden heart tug-of-war that causes failure
This observational study describes mesoscale contraction patterns in healthy individuals and patients with myocardial infarction. The author…
A hidden tug-of-war inside your heart explains why some pumps fail while others keep going strong during stress.
Randomized trial of anakinra in heart failure shows increased IL-1Ra levels versus placebo over 24 weeks
Heart Failure Drug Boosts Natural Inflammation Blockers in Blood
This randomized trial abstract reports on-treatment plasma IL-1Ra levels in 63 patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HF…
A new heart failure drug significantly increases natural inflammation blockers in the blood to fight silent fires.
Simulation review suggests DEW and TEW scatter correction choices are less critical than attenuation correction for Tc 99m SPECT.
Simulation suggests scatter correction choice matters less than attenuation correction for heart scans
This simulation study review evaluates Dual Energy Window (DEW) and Triple Energy Window (TEW) scatter correction techniques against uncorre…
A computer simulation indicates that for certain heart scans, ensuring robust attenuation correction is more important than choosing between…