Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

Global Hypertension Control Could Prevent 500,000 CVD Deaths Yearly

AHA video features Dr. Dan Jones on global hypertension impact, with a linked news release projecting major cardiovascular deaths averted through better control.

By Dr. Aishwarya N., MBBS · 1 day ago · 4 min read

Cardiology·JACC

Sutureless Valve-in-Frame Strategy After Failed TAVR Gains JACC Focus

JACC examines a sutureless surgical valve-in-frame approach after failed transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a high-stakes reintervention scenario.

1 day ago

Cardiology·ScienceDaily

Energy Drinks Linked to More Cardiac Arrest Reports in Young Adults

FDA safety reports linked energy drinks and stimulant supplements to more cardiac arrest and heart attack reports, especially…

1 day ago

Cardiology·ScienceDaily

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Stroke Odds in Large U.S. Study

In more than 440,000 U.S. adults, cannabis use was associated with higher odds of stroke, including among occasional…

1 day ago

Cardiology·Nature

Nurses describe strain and support gaps in pre-hospital ECPR

A qualitative study in China details nurses’ emotional strain, technical barriers, and training needs in pre-hospital extracorporeal CPR.

1 day ago

Cardiology·Med Econ

COURAGE 25-Year Follow-up Shows No Survival Benefit for Early PCI

A 25-year VA follow-up of COURAGE found no reduction in death or myocardial infarction with upfront PCI versus…

1 day ago

Cardiology·JCO

ICI Cardiotoxicity in Lung Cancer Demands Earlier Cardiac Risk Stratification

A narrative review details why lung cancer patients face heightened immune checkpoint inhibitor cardiotoxicity and how monitoring and…

1 day ago

Cardiology·EHJ

Regional Variation in DNR Orders Shapes U.S. End-of-Life Spending

A U.S. study examines how regional differences in do-not-resuscitate orders relate to end-of-life care use and spending, with…

2 days ago

Cardiology·JACC

TAVR for Aortic Regurgitation Research Surges in 20-Year Bibliometric Review

A 20-year bibliometric analysis maps the rise of transcatheter valve replacement research for aortic regurgitation and its main…

2 days ago

Cardiology·JAMA Open

hs-cTnI Admission Strategy Lowers Chest Pain Costs Without Losing Sensitivity

High-sensitivity troponin-informed admission pathways reduced projected admissions and costs in non-AMI chest pain while preserving 30-day safety sensitivity.

2 days ago

Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

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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.
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Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.