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Case ReportCardiology

Late Presentation of Lutembacher Syndrome with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension and Tricuspid Regurgitation Complicated by Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in an Elderly Female: A Fatal Case Report.

A 68-year-old woman with two years of progressive breathlessness presented with recent worsening, productive cough and bilateral pedal edema.

Ann Afr MedSep 25, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Opposite seasonal variation in nighttime and morning blood pressure: a longitudinal study of patients with hypertension.

This longitudinal study examined seasonal variations in nighttime and morning blood pressure (BP) among 419 hypertensive patients using home blood pressure monitoring.

Am J HypertensSep 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Antidepressant use and the risk of atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between antidepressant use and the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular arrhythmia/sudden cardiac death (VA/SCD) in a population of over…

Eur J Clin PharmacolSep 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Survival benefit of guideline-directed medical therapy in older patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the survival benefits of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in older patients (≥65 years) with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

HeartSep 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with associated pulmonary arteriopathy: A histopathologic perspective from sudden cardiac death.

A 52-year-old male with no prior medical history was found dead upon arrival at the emergency department. Autopsy revealed significant left ventricular hypertrophy with a thickness of 3 cm and interventricular septum…

J Forensic Leg MedSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Clinical Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac Surgery in Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis combined randomized and observational studies comparing surgical left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with no occlusion during cardiac surgery in patients with sinus rhythm and…

J Am Heart AssocSep 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Left Atrial Volume Index in Patients With Stroke and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Trial.

This randomized trial evaluated whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) altered left atrial volume index (LAVI) in patients with stroke and obstructive sleep apnea.

J Am Heart AssocSep 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Mitochondrial DNA methylation as a bridge: Linking indoor air purification to alleviated cardiovascular impairments in young adults.

This randomized, double-blind crossover trial examined whether mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) methylation was associated with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure and cardiovascular indicators in 38 healthy young adults.

Environ ResSep 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

QTc changes and early major adverse cardiovascular events associated with antidepressant treatment for major depressive disorder in adults: individual participant data network meta-regression of double blind randomised trials.

This network meta-analysis evaluated the impact of various antidepressants on QTc interval and early major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults with major depressive disorder.

BMJSep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

Psychosocial stress and risk of first-ever stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the link between psychosocial stress and the risk of first-ever stroke in a stroke-free population, analyzing 84 studies with over 4 million participants.

BMC NeurolSep 23, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Reversing the Reverse: Nitrate-Enhanced Tc-99m MIBI MPS Unmasking Microvascular Dysfunction in Takayasu Arteritis.

Takayasu Arteritis (TA) is a large vessel vasculitis involving the aorta and its major branches, which could be complicated by significant cardiovascular manifestations.

Clin Nucl MedSep 23, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Impact of calcium burden, lesion preparation, and lithotripsy on stent underexpansion in severely calcified coronary lesions - a substudy of the BALI trial.

This BALI trial substudy examined pre-stent OCT features associated with underexpansion in patients with severely calcified coronary lesions.

Int J CardiolSep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPreventive Medicine / Public Health

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning-Enabled Precision Nutrition Modestly Improves Anthropometric Outcomes and Systolic Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review and meta-analysis assessed AI/ML-enabled and other technology-supported precision nutrition across the lifespan.

J NutrSep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

suPAR Identifies Treatment-Resistant Inflammatory Risk Beyond hs-CRP in Type 2 Diabetes With Coronary Artery Disease: An Ancillary Analysis of BARI 2D.

This randomized controlled trial analyzed the role of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) in patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease.

Diabetes CareSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Estimating the True MACE Benefits From Tirzepatide in SURPASS-CVOT Using an Imputed Placebo Analysis of REWIND.

This randomized controlled trial analyzed the cardiovascular effects of tirzepatide compared to an imputed placebo using data from the SURPASS-CVOT and REWIND trials.

Diabetes CareSep 22, 2026Read summary
Case ReportEndocrinology

Perioperative Management and Clinical Course of Acromegaly-Related Heart Failure: A Case Report.

A 73-year-old female with undiagnosed acromegaly presented for robotic supracervical hysterectomy. The surgery was aborted due to a severely depressed ejection fraction of 10% to 15%, leading to the diagnosis of…

A A PractSep 22, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Female-specific risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in postmenopauseal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of female reproductive factors on cardiovascular outcomes in postmenopausal women without prior cardiovascular disease.

Eur J Prev CardiolSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Direct oral anticoagulants vs warfarin in Asian vs non-Asian patients with atrial fibrillation: a patient-level meta-analysis from COMBINE AF.

This patient-level meta-analysis compared clinical outcomes of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus warfarin in 10,212 Asian and 61,471 non-Asian patients with atrial fibrillation.

Eur Heart JSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Ultrasound-guided vs conventional venous puncture for atrial fibrillation ablation: the ULYSSES trial.

The ULYSSES trial, a multicenter randomized controlled trial, evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided femoral venous puncture versus conventional palpation-guided puncture in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation…

Eur Heart JSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Sex influence on in-hospital and long-term prognosis of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of sex on mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in 42,870 patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease…

Eur J Prev CardiolSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Ultra-processed food consumption and risk of multiple chronic diseases among 8,819,894 adults from 51 prospective cohorts: a dose-response meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis examined the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the risk of chronic diseases in 8,819,894 adults across 51 prospective cohorts.

Fam Med Community HealthSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Left atrial strain assessment in mitral regurgitation: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated left atrial strain (LAS) in patients with mitral regurgitation (MR) to assess its prognostic value and response to interventions.

BMJ OpenSep 22, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiologyOpen access

Combined veno-venous ECMO and direct aortic impella 5.5 support enabling emergency mitral valve replacement in acute severe mitral regurgitation with fulminant pulmonary edema.

A 61-year-old man presented with acute severe mitral regurgitation and extreme respiratory failure, requiring emergency mitral valve replacement.

J Artif OrgansSep 22, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

CT-derived myocardial extracellular volume: current evidence, clinical utility, and the emerging role of photon-counting CT-a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the clinical utility of CT-derived myocardial extracellular volume (ECV) across various cardiovascular diseases.

Eur Radiol ExpSep 22, 2026Read summary

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