Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

Monocyte phenotypes track coronary inflammation in HIV and non-HIV cohorts

Distinct monocyte activation and chemokine receptor patterns tracked with peri-coronary inflammation on CCTA in virologically suppressed HIV and HIV-negative adults.

By Dr. Aishwarya N., MBBS · Nov 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Cardiology·JACC

SVC Isolation With Pulsed Field Ablation: Focal vs Circumferential Lesions

JACC abstract centers on superior vena cava isolation with a lattice-tip pulsed field ablation catheter, comparing focal and…

Oct 31, 2026

Cardiology·EHJ

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Drug Trials Face Design Challenges

A review in ESC Heart Failure outlines how patient selection, biomarkers, endpoints, and trial duration complicate drug development…

Oct 31, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA

Testosterone Extremes Linked to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk

A JAMA review suggests both low and high testosterone in men may be associated with a higher risk…

Oct 31, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA

Pelacarsen Lowers Lp(a) but Fails to Cut Cardiovascular Events

Pelacarsen lowered lipoprotein(a) in phase 3 testing but did not reduce adverse cardiovascular events, leaving outcome benefit unproven.

Oct 31, 2026

Cardiology·Nature

Reproductive lifespan linked to CVD risk in younger Chinese women

In a CHARLS cohort, reproductive lifespan above 31 years was linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk in younger…

Oct 31, 2026

Cardiology·AHA

Heart Attack Survivor Urges Women to Recognize Heart Disease Risk

An Oklahoma City heart attack survivor shares warning signs and family history lessons to help women recognize cardiovascular…

Oct 31, 2026

Cardiology·NLM Alerts

AHA 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Expand Global Equity Focus

The AHA 2024 statistical update compiles US and global cardiovascular data, adding health equity emphasis across disease, risk…

Oct 30, 2026

Cardiology·Nature

VTE prediction model in heart failure ICU patients shows usable discrimination

An interpretable ICU model identified venous thromboembolism risk in critically ill heart failure patients receiving early thromboprophylaxis.

Oct 30, 2026

Cardiology·Med Econ

Medicare ASM will score specialists individually starting in 2027

CMS will score specialists one by one under ASM, tying Medicare payment to episode cost, quality, and interoperability…

Oct 30, 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.