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August 202624

Clinical ResearchCardiology

Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation with Intermediate Stroke Risk.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation at intermediate stroke risk in South Korea.

N Engl J MedAug 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

A Pascal in ring: Transcatheter edge-to-edge tricuspid repair for severe regurgitation within a surgical annuloplasty ring.

A 69-year-old woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease and multiple cardiac surgeries presented with heart failure due to severe tricuspid regurgitation from leaflet restriction within a surgical annuloplasty…

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris)Aug 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Global Efficacy of Aficamten in Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Results From ACACIA-HCM.

This randomized, placebo-controlled trial analysis assessed multiple treatment responses to aficamten in symptomatic patients with nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM), using outcomes measured at week 36.

CirculationAug 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Response-Tailored or Standard-Duration Antibiotic Treatment for Infective Endocarditis.

This international, open-label randomized trial compared response-tailored with standard-duration antibiotic therapy in clinically stable adults with left-sided infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus…

N Engl J MedAug 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Patient-reported outcome measures for depression or anxiety symptoms in patients with cardiovascular disease: A COSMIN systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the methodological quality and measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for depression and anxiety in adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

J Psychosom ResAug 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Efficacy of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors after acute myocardial infarction: Are the benefits limited to patients with diabetes? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in patients post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

J Diabetes ComplicationsAug 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

The Effect of Slow Deep Breathing Relaxation Exercise on Pain and Anxiety Levels During and Post-Chest Tube Removal After CABG.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of slow deep breathing relaxation exercises (SDBRE) on pain and anxiety levels during and after chest tube removal in 80 patients post-coronary artery bypass…

Crit Care Nurs QAug 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Clinical and procedural outcomes of IVUS-guided versus angiography-guided PCI in unprotected left main coronary disease: An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This meta-analysis evaluated the clinical outcomes of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided versus angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with unprotected left main coronary artery…

Int J CardiolAug 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Prognostic value of pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation in cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prognostic value of pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) attenuation in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality across diverse…

Eur J RadiolAug 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Cutting vs standard balloon for lesion preparation in drug-coated balloon-only PCI: the NATURE randomised trial.

The NATURE trial, a multicenter randomized study involving 201 patients with de novo coronary lesions, compared cutting balloon (CB) to standard balloon (SB) predilatation for drug-coated balloon (DCB)-only PCI.

Cardiovasc Interv TherAug 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Clinical frailty scale for risk stratification in elderly patients with heart failure: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis evaluated the prognostic value of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in 2,682 elderly patients with heart failure (mean age 81.2 years).

Curr Probl CardiolAug 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRadiology (Diagnostic)

Deep learning versus radiologists for acute aortic dissection on CT: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

This PRISMA-compliant systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed deep-learning (DL) detection of acute aortic dissection on CT, comparisons with radiologists, and CT segmentation accuracy.

Eur J RadiolAug 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Life-course socioeconomic position and cardiovascular diseases among older adults in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.

This systematic review examined the relationship between life-course socioeconomic position (SEP) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among older adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Adv Life Course ResAug 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Comparative efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin after acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: A systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis.

This systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin in patients following acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Med Clin (Barc)Aug 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Weight Loss Improves Predicted 10-Year MACE and Type 2 Diabetes Risk, but Benefits Partially Rebound at 1 Year.

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of weight loss on predicted 10-year risks for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in sedentary women with overweight.

Obesity (Silver Spring)Aug 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Efferocytosis regulatory factors in atherosclerosis: A preclinical systematic review.

This systematic review examined 36 preclinical studies to identify 35 endogenous factors regulating efferocytosis in atherosclerosis.

Biochem Biophys Res CommunAug 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

CCTA characterization of coronary atherosclerosis diffuseness and focality using FFR-CT and plaque burden: results from the PRECISE trial.

The PRECISE trial examined coronary atherosclerosis characteristics in 737 patients with stable suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and fractional flow reserve…

Eur J RadiolAug 22, 2026Read summary
Case ReportMedical Genetics

Genetics in Heterotaxy: A Case Series and Literature Review on DNAH9, PKD1L1, MMP21, and GDF1.

This case series involved seven children and fetuses with heterotaxy (HTX) from France and Vietnam, characterized by complex congenital heart defects and extracardiac abnormalities.

Clin GenetAug 22, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Counteracting vascular ageing with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels.

This systematic review synthesised research on how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interventions may affect vascular ageing, covering molecular mechanisms, relevant cell types and clinical studies.

Ageing Res RevAug 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

BIOCARD framework: integrating fecal bile acids, lipids, and metabolites to assess response to a cardiovascular health intervention.

This randomized controlled trial developed the BIOCARD framework to assess cardiovascular health intervention outcomes through fecal multi-omics analysis in caregiver-child pairs.

Gut MicrobesAug 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Effects of Different Exercise Modalities on Cardiopulmonary Function and Pathological Ventricular Remodeling in Patients With Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the effects of various exercise modalities on cardiopulmonary function and ventricular remodeling in 3170 patients with myocardial infarction (MI).

J Cardiopulm Rehabil PrevAug 21, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)

Dynamic 3D Blood Pool SPECT Imaging Using a Full-Ring Multidetector CZT SPECT Scanner for Diagnosing Thoracic Aneurysm.

An 85-year-old woman underwent chest computed tomography (CT) during follow-up for COVID-19 infection, which incidentally revealed a 31-mm mass below the tracheal bifurcation.

Clin Nucl MedAug 21, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Risk of post-acute symptoms and conditions after SARS-CoV-2 compared with other respiratory viral infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared persistent symptoms and conditions in adults after SARS-CoV-2 infection with those following other acute respiratory viral infections.

Int J Infect DisAug 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Prophylactic Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: Short-Term Outcomes of Randomized Controlled LAA-CLOSURE Trial.

The LAA-CLOSURE trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of prophylactic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure during bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement in 904 patients without prior atrial fibrillation.

J Am Heart AssocAug 20, 2026Read summary

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