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…
Fluoxetine Linked to Small but Significant Blood Pressure Rise
Fluoxetine linked to small rise in blood pressure
A meta-analysis of 538 participants found fluoxetine associated with modest increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure versus placeb…
A review of trials finds fluoxetine may raise blood pressure slightly, a finding that warrants caution for people taking the antidepressant.
Meta-analysis of CMR biomarkers in diabetes shows elevated ECV and reduced perfusion
Heart scans show warning signs in patients with diabetes
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized cardiac magnetic resonance biomarker data in patients with diabetes. It found significa…
A large review of heart scans found clear warning signs in patients with diabetes, including higher fluid buildup and reduced blood flow to …
Review of immunomodulatory strategies for myocardial infarction notes major translational gaps and undefined heart-immune axis
New ideas for heart attack treatment face big scientific hurdles
This review examines immunomodulatory strategies targeting the CCR2/CCL2 axis, regulatory T cells, and macrophage polarization compared to c…
Experts review new immune-targeting strategies for heart attacks but note major gaps in understanding how the heart and immune system intera…
Systematic review and meta-analysis links traffic noise to hypertension risk
Long-term traffic noise exposure linked to higher hypertension risk in adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on long-term traffic noise exposure and hypertension incidence in adults. The …
A massive analysis of over 1.3 million adults found that living near busy roads increases the risk of developing high blood pressure.
LAAC shows noninferior efficacy and reduced bleeding versus NOACs in non-valvular AF
New data shows left atrial appendage closure offers bleeding safety for some adults with atrial fibrillation
This meta-analysis of RCTs in adults with non-valvular AF found percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) achieved noninferiority fo…
A large review of trials found that closing the heart appendage reduced bleeding compared to blood thinners. However, stroke risk trends wer…