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September 202624

Clinical ResearchCardiology

ESC quality indicators for post-myocardial infarction care: transition and chronic coronary syndrome phases.

This systematic review developed quality indicators (QIs) for post-myocardial infarction care, focusing on the transition to chronic coronary syndrome.

Eur J Prev CardiolSep 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Intake of high-intensity statin after acute myocardial infarction assessed by direct drug concentration measurement: association with LDL-C response and coronary plaque modifications in the PACMAN-AMI trial.

The PACMAN-AMI randomized controlled trial assessed adherence to high-intensity statin therapy in 300 patients post-acute myocardial infarction.

Eur J Prev CardiolSep 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Comparative efficacy of LDL-C-lowering therapies in first-time vs. recurrent myocardial infarction prevention: a meta-analysis of large-scale randomized controlled trials.

This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of LDL-C-lowering therapies in preventing first-time versus recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) across 22 randomized controlled trials involving 180,304 participants.

Eur J Prev CardiolSep 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Impact of evolocumab on plaque phenotypic changes in patients with acute coronary syndrome and elevated lipoprotein(a) levels: a HUYGENS secondary analysis.

This randomized controlled trial analyzed the effects of evolocumab on plaque stabilization in patients with acute coronary syndrome and varying lipoprotein(a) levels.

Eur J Prev CardiolSep 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Recurrent Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Leading to Advanced Heart Failure and LVAD Implantation.

A 45-year-old woman with a mechanical mitral valve presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction from multivessel SCAD.

Turk Kardiyol Dern ArsSep 4, 2026Read case
Case ReportCardiology

High-Voltage Electrical Injury Presenting with ST-Segment Elevation and Transient Myocardial Dysfunction without Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease.

A 38-year-old man suffered cardiopulmonary arrest after exposure to a 25,000-volt electrical current. His ECG showed inferolateral ST-segment elevation, cardiac biomarkers were markedly elevated, and echocardiography…

Turk Kardiyol Dern ArsSep 4, 2026Read case
Case ReportCardiologyOpen access

Functional Validation of a Novel Homozygous TTN Splice-Site Variant Reveals Aberrant Splicing in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

A 42-year-old male with nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and paroxysmal atrial arrhythmias underwent whole-exome sequencing, revealing a novel homozygous TTN splice-site variant.

Hum MutatSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Telmisartan-based monotherapy and combination regimens for blood pressure control in adults with hypertension: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of telmisartan-based antihypertensive regimens in adults with hypertension, analyzing 25 reports involving 6,521 participants.

BMC Cardiovasc DisordSep 3, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

A Near-Fatal Leak: Acute Cardiac Tamponade From Contrast Extravasation via a Thrombosed Port-a-Cath.

A 61-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and an indwelling port-a-cath experienced sudden cardiovascular collapse and cardiac arrest following contrast administration during CT angiography.

Am J Case RepSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Exercise for the mitigation of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction in breast cancer patients treated with anthracyclines: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of long-term exercise on cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) in breast cancer patients treated with anthracyclines.

Support Care CancerSep 3, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

When Grief Strains the Heart: A Case of Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Triggered by Mourning and Respiratory Failure.

A 69-year-old woman with a history of coronary artery disease and COPD presented with severe respiratory distress and unresponsiveness, requiring intubation.

Am J Case RepSep 3, 2026Read case
Case ReportCardiology

Fatal Myocarditis Relapse in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis Treated with Efgartigimod Alfa: A Case Report.

A 39-year-old woman with AChR-positive generalized myasthenia gravis and a history of inflammatory myocarditis was treated with efgartigimod after inadequate response to intravenous immunoglobulin.

J Clin Neuromuscul DisSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeriatricsOpen access

Effects of ceiling fan use on cardiovascular autonomic function during simulated indoor overheating in bed-resting older adults.

This randomized crossover trial investigated the effects of ceiling fan use on cardiovascular autonomic function in 20 healthy older adults during simulated indoor overheating.

Exp PhysiolSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Late-onset immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis: A systematic review and patient-level synthesis.

This PRISMA 2020 systematic review and patient-level synthesis examined the timing, clinical features, management and outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis presenting at least 90 days after the…

Crit Rev Oncol HematolSep 3, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Directional Coronary Atherectomy Using Tip-Detection Method.

A patient with functionally significant stenosis at the ostium of the left anterior descending artery underwent directional coronary atherectomy guided by optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Catheter Cardiovasc IntervSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Residual Inflammatory Risk of Heart Failure and Atherosclerotic CVD in Diabetes: Look AHEAD Ancillary Study.

This Look AHEAD ancillary study examined inflammatory biomarkers and cardiovascular outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.

JACC Heart FailSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Effects of intensive blood pressure control on cardio-kidney outcomes by KDIGO risk categories: a Post Hoc analysis of ACCORD-BP and SPRINT trials.

This post hoc secondary analysis of the randomized SPRINT and SPRINT-eligible ACCORD-BP trials examined cardiovascular and kidney outcomes with intensive systolic blood pressure control across low, moderate, and…

Hypertens ResSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Effect of sacubitril/valsartan on serum uric acid and blood pressure in patients with hypertension and asymptomatic hyperuricemia: A randomized clinical trial.

This single-centre, prospective, open-label randomised trial compared sacubitril/valsartan with valsartan in adults with mild-to-moderate primary hypertension and asymptomatic hyperuricemia.

Hypertens ResSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Limus-Coated Balloon Versus Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This updated systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis compared limus-coated balloons (LCB) with paclitaxel-coated balloons (PCB) for percutaneous coronary intervention, pooling 10 randomised controlled trials…

Heart Lung CircSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Characteristics of post-exercise responders versus non-responders following aerobic or isometric exercise in physically inactive adults of African and South Asian descent with high-normal blood pressure or grade I hypertension.

This randomized controlled trial investigated post-exercise hypotension (PEH) in 47 physically inactive adults of African and South Asian descent with high-normal blood pressure or grade I hypertension.

Blood PressSep 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Rapid progression of a small penetrating aortic ulcer to rupture in the setting of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.

An octogenarian woman with a history of heart failure and atrial fibrillation presented with cervical phlegmon and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.

BMJ Case RepSep 2, 2026Read case
Case ReportCardiology

Subacute aortic dissection presenting as heart failure due to aortic valve insufficiency and right coronary artery dissection.

A patient with subacute thoracic aortic aneurysm dissection presented with progressive dyspnoea due to severe aortic regurgitation, leading to congestive heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.

BMJ Case RepSep 2, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Effect of yoga-based lifestyle intervention on endothelial function and vascular ageing in adults with type 2 diabetes: a study protocol for a randomised controlled (Yoga V-AgE) trial.

This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of a yoga-based lifestyle intervention on endothelial function and vascular ageing in 248 adults with type 2 diabetes.

BMJ OpenSep 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Dual antiplatelet therapy duration after percutaneous coronary intervention with contemporary drug-eluting stents: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the effects of abbreviated dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) durations after percutaneous coronary intervention in 84,325 patients.

PLoS OneSep 2, 2026Read summary

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