Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

ITACARE-P registry tracks cardiac rehab quality in heart failure and IHD

Italian multicentre registry protocol will measure quality, outcomes, and follow-up after early post-acute cardiac rehabilitation in heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

By Dr. Aishwarya N., MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Cardiology·BMJ Open

2026 Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Guideline Expands Cross-Specialty Care

The 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN guideline broadens care for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome across cardiology, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Lan Heme

Blood Pressure Measurement Position Statement Targets Observer Error Reduction

Lancet Commission guidance calls for standardized clinic blood pressure measurement, validated automated devices, and training to reduce misclassification.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Gut

Warfarin and GI Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Mitigation Review

A review examines gastrointestinal bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients on warfarin, with prevention strategies, endoscopy, and anticoagulation…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·EHJ

Lipid control in cardiorenal disease examined in CARDIOREN registry subanalysis

A CARDIOREN registry subanalysis examines lipid control in cardiorenal disease, where vascular risk, kidney dysfunction, and treatment gaps…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Lancet

CVOT Summit 2025 reviews CKM advances, combination therapy and new trials

The 2025 CVOT Summit reviewed new CKM outcome data, combination therapy, inflammatory biology, and policy shifts across cardiology,…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·DailyMed

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Label Warns of Fetal Toxicity and BP Effects

DailyMed labeling for lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide details fetal toxicity, additive blood pressure lowering, renal handling, and potassium effects.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Front Immunol

Yixintai Granules Target Inflammation and Metabolism in Ischemic Heart Failure

Preclinical data suggest Yixintai granules improved cardiac function, fibrosis, and inflammatory signaling in ischemic heart failure models.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA Open

Income Inequality and MACE Decline Across Denmark, 1988-2023

Danish registry data show MACE fell across income groups from 1988 to 2023, though the lowest-income quartile consistently…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·PLOS Med

Smartwatch Data Could Reshape Cardiovascular Research Equity

PLOS Medicine editorial argues smartwatch data could expand cardiovascular research, if privacy, standardization, and equity barriers are addressed.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

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