Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

Herpes simplex virus and cardiometabolic disease to be tested in BMJ Open review

BMJ Open protocol will review observational evidence linking herpes simplex virus infection with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

By Dr. Aishwarya N., MBBS · Nov 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Cardiology·BMJ Open

Digital Training Improves REACH-HF Delivery Fidelity in Heart Failure Care

A mixed-methods evaluation found digital training was usable for REACH-HF facilitators and supported adequate fidelity across most heart…

Nov 2, 2026

Cardiology·BMJ Open

PM2.5 exposure linked to higher major cardiovascular event risk in Thailand

A nationwide Thai case-crossover study linked short-term PM2.5 exposure to higher odds of major cardiovascular events in a…

Nov 2, 2026

Cardiology·Med Econ

Mayo cardiologists push heart health beyond quick fixes in primary care

Mayo cardiologists outline practical ways primary care can turn patient demand for a quick fix into lasting heart-healthy…

Nov 2, 2026

Cardiology·WHO

Cardiovascular Risk Models Diverge in Indian University Employees

WHO/ISH and ASCVD risk estimates aligned closely in Indian university employees, while Framingham classified far more workers as…

Nov 2, 2026

Cardiology·BBC Dental

Heart failure ends Keelan Williams’ football career at 22

Keelan Williams retired at 22 after bicuspid aortic valve complications, two surgeries, pacemaker implants and persistent heart failure.

Nov 2, 2026

Cardiology·ScienceDaily

Tea consumption linked to lower cardiovascular risk in large study

A study of nearly 486,000 adults linked habitual tea drinking to lower cardiovascular risk, but very hot tea…

Nov 1, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA

Weight Loss in Older Adults With Persistent AF Showed No Symptom Benefit

LOSE-AF produced meaningful weight loss in older adults with persistent atrial fibrillation, but symptoms, burden, and remodeling did…

Nov 1, 2026

Cardiology·Br J Cancer

Machine Learning Models Classify Mortality With High AUROC in Study

Nested cross-validation tested machine learning models for all-cause, cardiovascular, and stroke mortality classification, with strong discrimination but calibration…

Nov 1, 2026

Cardiology·Med News Today

Exercise Prescription Gains Ground in Cardiovascular Care

ACC guidance urges clinicians to prescribe exercise for heart health, citing benefits from modest activity gains and individualized…

Nov 1, 2026

Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.