Case report details treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis with Evans syndrome and cerebral infarction in a 72-year-old woman
Treatment stabilized some symptoms but not others in a single patient case
This case report describes a 72-year-old female with ANCA-associated vasculitis, Evans syndrome, and cerebral infarction treated with cortic…
A 72-year-old woman with complex blood vessel disease saw some health markers improve while others remained poor after specific treatments.
Narrative review proposes phenotype-driven framework for managing myelofibrosis splenomegaly
New combo strategies shrink spleens better than older treatments for myelofibrosis
This narrative review addresses the management of splenomegaly in patients with myelofibrosis. The authors synthesize evidence regarding eme…
Emerging combination strategies like pelabresib plus ruxolitinib or navitoclax plus ruxolitinib show superior spleen shrinkage for myelofibr…
FDA Approves Argatroban in Sodium Chloride for Thrombosis in HIT and PCI
FDA approves new blood thinner for patients with rare clotting disorder.
The FDA approved Argatroban in Sodium Chloride injection for prophylaxis or treatment of thrombosis in adult patients with heparin-induced t…
The FDA approved Argatroban in Sodium Chloride injection to prevent or treat blood clots in adults with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HI…
Edoxaban trough concentration and PT predict major bleeding in very old AF patients
Blood thinner levels linked to bleeding in very old patients
This post hoc analysis of the ELDERCARE-AF RCT included 427 very old Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk. High…
Higher edoxaban levels in the blood may increase bleeding risk in patients 80 and older with atrial fibrillation.
Scoping review finds exercise preserves ventricular-arterial coupling in male adults
Physical activity preserves heart efficiency in men with various risk factors
This scoping review synthesizes evidence on exercise and physical activity regarding ventricular-arterial coupling in male adults. The autho…
A review of 2,229 men found that exercise and aerobic training help maintain heart efficiency and reduce arterial load.
Baseline BMI does not significantly alter exercise capacity or lipid improvements in cardiac rehabilitation patients
Obesity does not limit heart rehab exercise gains
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated eighteen studies involving patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation after cardiac event…
For people in cardiac rehab, starting weight did not change how much their exercise capacity improved, a new review finds.
Review links metabolic syndrome to 1.5 to 2 times higher atrial fibrillation risk
Metabolic syndrome raises atrial fibrillation risk by 1.5 to 2 times
This narrative review examines the association between metabolic syndrome and atrial fibrillation. The authors synthesize evidence suggestin…
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation by 1.5 to 2 times, a finding that could help doctors target preventi…
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.