Cardiology

Trials, guidelines and practice across cardiovascular medicine.

CXR eponyms in pulmonary embolism: Westermark, Hampton and Fleischner

Pulmonary embolism chest x-ray eponyms trace distinct vascular and parenchymal effects, but modern CTPA has exposed their limited standalone diagnostic value.

By Dr. Aishwarya N., MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 6 min read

Cardiology·Harvard Health

Sleep Apnea Dental Device May Match CPAP for Blood Pressure Control

In a 12-month study, a mandibular advancement device lowered blood pressure about as much as CPAP in adults…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Harvard Health

Walking More or Faster Linked to Longer Life, UK Study Finds

Among 64,743 UK adults, higher step counts and brisker walking pace were linked to lower death risk, especially…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·Med News Today

Hypertension control could prevent more than 518,000 deaths a year

Modeling data from 20 countries suggest better blood pressure control alone could prevent over 518,000 cardiovascular deaths annually.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·PLOS ONE

Circulating microRNAs predict left ventricular reverse remodeling after MI

A pilot PLOS ONE study links 14 circulating microRNAs to left ventricular reverse remodeling after myocardial infarction and…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·PLOS ONE

Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction After TAVI Varies by Diagnostic Method

Meta-analysis finds coronary microvascular dysfunction is common before TAVI, CFR improves afterward, and prognostic data remain too heterogeneous…

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·PNAS

Hyperapobetalipoproteinemic Fibroblasts Show Enhanced Cholesterol Esterification

PNAS title signals increased acylation-stimulatory activity and cholesterol esterification in hyperapobetalipoproteinemic fibroblasts, pointing to altered lipid handling.

Oct 19, 2026

Cardiology·JAMA IM

Blood Pressure Drugs Differ in Adverse Effects and Treatment Withdrawal

A 716-trial network meta-analysis found withdrawal and side effect rates varied by blood pressure drug class, with ARB…

Oct 18, 2026

Cardiology·Lan GH

Coronary CT Angiography Gains Ground in PCI Planning

Coronary CT angiography is expanding beyond diagnosis to guide PCI planning, lesion assessment, CTO strategy, and procedural preparation.

Oct 18, 2026

Cardiology·JNCI

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management Enters a More Personalized Era

A 2025 review outlines imaging advances, myosin inhibitors, septal reduction techniques, and gene-targeted therapies reshaping hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care.

Oct 18, 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.