Meta-analysis suggests idarucizumab-enabled thrombolysis is feasible for dabigatran-treated stroke patients after AF ablation.
Reversing blood thinners may allow stroke treatment with good safety and recovery.
This meta-analysis and case report review examines idarucizumab-enabled intravenous thrombolysis in dabigatran-treated patients with peripro…
Reversing dabigatran before stroke treatment appears safe, showing low bleeding and death rates with recovery similar to standard care.
Narrative review outlines practical framework for combined lipid and anti-inflammatory therapy in coronary atherosclerosis
Your Heart Has a Hidden Fire
This narrative review examines the role of colchicine and IL-1β inhibitors in patients with coronary atherosclerosis. The authors propose a …
Doctors now know you must fight two enemies at once: the bad fats in your blood and the hidden inflammation that makes them dangerous.
Narrative review synthesizes evidence on myocardial strain imaging for pediatric congenital heart disease management.
This Scan Sees Heart Trouble Before Symptoms Start
This narrative review synthesizes findings from 40 studies regarding myocardial strain imaging in pediatric patients with congenital heart d…
A new heart scan helps doctors find hidden problems in children born with heart defects.
Narrative review covers cardiovascular conditions and cognitive decline without reported trial data
Your Heart and Brain Are Talking to Each Other
This narrative review addresses a broad scope of cardiovascular conditions, including stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and ischem…
Imagine your heart and brain as two best friends who never stop texting each other.
Systematic literature review examines machine learning applications in congenital heart disease across 432 references
AI Spots Heart Defects in Babies Before Birth
This systematic literature review synthesizes evidence from 432 references published in leading journals regarding machine learning applicat…
This could change how doctors find heart problems in fetuses — before symptoms appear.
Review of two cases and three literature reports on prenatal double-chambered right ventricle outcomes
Prenatal diagnosis of double-chambered right ventricle linked to successful pregnancies
This review and case report examines two cases of type 1 double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) alongside a literature review of three prev…
Two pregnancies with a rare heart condition had successful outcomes after prenatal diagnosis, offering hope for families facing this diagnos…
Retinal microvascular features associated with subclinical cardiovascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes
Your Eyes Could Warn You About Hidden Heart Trouble
This cross-sectional study examined 128 participants with type 2 diabetes who had eligible retinal images. AI-enabled quantification of reti…
A simple eye scan might spot heart problems before symptoms appear.
Intraprocedural atrial tachycardia incidence and 12-month outcomes after RFCA for paroxysmal AF
Patients with atrial tachycardia during ablation have similar long-term rhythm success to others.
This single-center prospective cohort study of 255 patients undergoing RFCA for paroxysmal AF found an intraprocedural atrial tachycardia in…
Atrial tachycardia found during heart rhythm procedures does not predict worse long-term outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for paro…
Intracoronary nicorandil improves TIMI flow and reduces AMR in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI
New Drug Opens Tiny Vessels After Heart Attack Treatment
This single-center randomized trial enrolled 63 patients with first-episode ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary PC…
A new drug given during heart surgery may help blood flow reach the heart muscle better.
Iron deficiency found in dogs with myxomatous mitral valvular disease, linked to higher cardiac output.
Iron deficiency found in dogs with heart valve disease linked to higher cardiac output
This retrospective cohort study of 84 dogs with myxomatous mitral valvular disease at a veterinary teaching hospital found a 12% prevalence …
A study found iron deficiency in 12% of dogs with a common heart valve disease, linked to higher cardiac output, which may signal a risk for…
Retrospective study identifies factors delaying blood pressure goal achievement after TEVAR for type B aortic dissection.
Older age and high blood pressure delay recovery after aortic repair
This retrospective cohort study of 142 patients with type B aortic dissection found a median time of 9.5 hours to achieve early postoperativ…
In patients with type B aortic dissection, older age, high blood pressure, and pain slowed the time to reach early blood pressure goals.
Narrative review summarizes evidence on exercise benefits for cardiovascular disease and mortality risk reduction.
Moving Less Than You Think Saves Your Heart
This narrative review evaluates the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with and without cardi…
Doing just a little bit of activity every day lowers your risk of dying from heart disease almost as much as powerful medicine.