Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk

Nighttime light exposure was linked to worse cardiac structure on MRI and higher long-term risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart attack.

By Dr. Aishwarya N., MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 4 min read

Cardiology·Harvard Health

Whole Grains Linked to Better Heart Risk Markers Across Multiple Measures

A pooled analysis of 87 trials found whole grains modestly improved cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·BBC Dental

GlycA inflammation linked to cardiac remodelling and cardiovascular risk

UK Biobank data link higher GlycA inflammation to smaller cardiac volumes, altered proteins, and higher cardiovascular risk across…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·BBC Dental

Sheffield heart health scheme targets deprived communities through exercise

Sheffield launches a 10-month community heart health scheme offering exercise, advice and social support for people at elevated…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Nature

Lipoprotein-Waist Index Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk in China

Higher cumulative lipoprotein combined index–waist circumference was associated with greater incident cardiovascular disease in a Chinese cohort.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·PLOS ONE

Women’s cardiovascular risk models get updated systematic review

PLOS ONE protocol will update evidence on cardiovascular risk prediction models for women and female-specific predictors through May…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA IM

Sepsis-Associated Supraventricular Arrhythmias Demand Individualized ICU Treatment

Sepsis triggers frequent supraventricular arrhythmias in the ICU, and limited trial data support individualized rate, rhythm, and anticoagulation…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·PLOS Med

CKM aging index predicts mortality better than PhenoAge in NHANES study

A CKM-specific aging index outperformed PhenoAge and KDM for mortality prediction in NHANES and identified high-risk cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic phenotypes.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA Card

Cardiac Rehabilitation Uptake Rises After Decentralization in Denmark

Decentralized cardiac rehabilitation in Danish primary care improved uptake and narrowed geographic and educational gaps in a 19,080-patient…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Cancer Cell

Immune Cell Heterogeneity in Atherosclerosis May Guide Precision Therapy

Atherosclerosis review links immune cell heterogeneity to plaque growth, instability, and future precision immunomodulation in cardiovascular disease.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

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