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Clinical ResearchCardiology

Reducing Early Readmissions After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Through Smartphone-Delivered Video-Based Discharge Education.

This controlled clinical trial at a single academic medical center evaluated smartphone-delivered video education as an addition to written discharge instructions for 81 patients after percutaneous coronary intervention…

J Cardiovasc NursAug 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinologyOpen access

Effects of bedtime melatonin treatment on blood pressure and arterial stiffness: a three-month, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

This double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial examined whether bedtime melatonin affects blood pressure and arterial stiffness in people with type 2 diabetes, with or without hypertension.

Acta DiabetolAug 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Acute Effects of Cannabis Inhalation on Cardiac Ectopy, Physical Activity, Sleep, and Glucose.

This prospective, randomized crossover trial examined acute effects of inhaled cannabis in adults who regularly smoked or vaped cannabis and had no history of cardiac arrhythmias.

J Am Coll CardiolAug 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchVascular Surgery

Functional Clopidogrel Resistance and CYP2C19 Genetic Determinants After Lower Limb Endovascular Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinically Relevant Outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether functional clopidogrel resistance, measured as high on-treatment platelet reactivity (HTPR), and CYP2C19 genetic determinants were associated with outcomes after…

Clin TherAug 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNeurology

Guillain-Barré syndrome complicated by myocarditis and acute kidney injury after maltose-based IVIG treatment: A case report.

A 41-year-old man with diabetes and acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy received maltose-based intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).

Int J Risk Saf MedAug 12, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Metabolic alkalosis and clinical outcomes in acute heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether alkalosis or metabolic alkalosis (MA) is associated with mortality or rehospitalisation among patients with acute heart failure.

Rev Clin Esp (Barc)Aug 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Diagnostic Accuracy of 12-Lead ECG Algorithms for Accessory Pathway Localization in WPW: A Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed 12-lead ECG algorithms for localizing accessory pathways in adults and children with manifest Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome who underwent electrophysiological study and…

Pacing Clin ElectrophysiolAug 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Effects of exercise snacks on cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and blood lipids in adults across different age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of exercise snacks on cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and blood lipids in adults across various age groups.

J Nutr Health AgingAug 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Efficacy and Safety of Oral PCSK9 Inhibitors in Adults With Hypercholesterolemia: An Updated and GRADE Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed oral PCSK9 inhibitors versus placebo in adults with hypercholesterolemia. It included five randomised controlled trials with 4268 participants.

Diabetes Obes MetabAug 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchVascular Surgery

SWAM Mechanical Thrombectomy System Versus AngioJet Rheolytic Thrombectomy System for Acute Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Center Study.

This prospective, randomized, single-center trial compared the Zhongtian SWAM and AngioJet thrombectomy systems in 290 patients with acute lower extremity DVT and symptom duration of 14 days or less.

Ann Vasc SurgAug 10, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Barth Syndrome and Referral to Heart Transplantation: Single-Center Experience and Literature Review.

This report discusses three pediatric patients with genetically confirmed Barth syndrome who were referred for heart transplantation evaluation.

Transplant ProcAug 9, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Recurrent myocardial infarction identified by centralized troponin review: Insights from the MINT trial.

This randomized controlled trial from the MINT study evaluated the incidence of recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) in 3,504 patients with acute MI and anemia through centralized troponin review.

Am Heart JAug 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

AI echo INSIGHT study: A prospective blinded randomized trial of artificial intelligence echocardiogram interpretation.

The AI ECHO INSIGHT study is a prospective randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of artificial intelligence on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) interpretation.

Contemp Clin TrialsAug 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Association between lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 levels and risk of recurrent cerebrovascular events in patients with ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) levels and recurrent cerebrovascular events in 2,527 patients with ischemic stroke.

J Stroke Cerebrovasc DisAug 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Lifestyle modifications in individuals with blood pressure beyond treatment target despite pharmacological treatment: design and baseline characteristics of the MeDiPA randomised controlled trial.

The MeDiPA randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of lifestyle modifications on blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite pharmacological treatment.

Blood PressAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Association of the T-786C polymorphism of the nitric oxide synthase 3 gene with acute coronary syndrome or premature coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association of the T-786C polymorphism in the NOS3 gene with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) across 23 studies involving…

CytokineAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNuclear Medicine

From static to dynamic SPECT/CT: A systematic review of clinical applications and perspectives.

This systematic review evaluates the clinical applications of dynamic SPECT/CT across various organ systems, particularly in cardiology and nephrology.

Semin Nucl MedAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Assessment of image quality and radiation dose in low-dose, low-contrast computed tomography coronary angiogram: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the image quality and radiation dose of low-dose, low-contrast computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) in 353 participants.

Clin RadiolAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

From gut to heart: the emerging role of dietary fermentable fiber in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

This systematic review examines the role of dietary fermentable fiber (FF) and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Am J Physiol Heart Circ PhysiolAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Longitudinal Change in Cardiac Function After Doxorubicin and Dexrazoxane: A Report From Children's Oncology Group ALTE11C2.

This randomized controlled trial analyzed echocardiographic data from 895 childhood cancer survivors treated with doxorubicin, assessing the long-term effects of dexrazoxane on cardiac function.

J Clin OncolAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Colchicine for the Prevention of Vascular Events After an Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Placebo-Controlled Trial.

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility of colchicine for preventing vascular events after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in adults with vascular risk factors.

StrokeAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Randomized Controlled Trial Nurse-Led, Home Lymphatic Exercises on Fluid Overload With Heart Failure.

This parallel randomized clinical trial evaluated a nurse-led, home-based lymphatic exercise program (The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow, TOLF) versus usual care in 80 people with heart failure, followed for four weeks.

Nurs ResAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

A nurse-led COM-B-based walking intervention to improve symptoms and quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated a 12-week nurse-led, COM-B-based walking intervention in patients with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation.

Heart LungAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchVascular Surgery

Clinical Efficacy of Different Endovascular Approaches in Femoropopliteal Artery Disease with Moderate-to-Severe Calcification: A Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed endovascular treatment outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease and moderate-to-severe femoropopliteal artery calcification.

Ann Vasc SurgAug 6, 2026Read summary

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