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May 202624

Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Short-Term, Weight-Adjusted Colchicine to Prevent Post-CABG Arrhythmias: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial.

This randomized, double-blind, controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of short-term, weight-adjusted colchicine in preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in 172 adults undergoing CABG.

Pacing Clin ElectrophysiolMay 14, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Tied up in the Lab: An Unexpected Catheter Knot in the Arterial System.

During transaortic mapping for ablation of premature ventricular complexes arising from the anterolateral papillary muscle, a ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter knotted in the arterial system after it was withdrawn into the…

Pacing Clin ElectrophysiolMay 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNephrologyOpen access

Comparative efficacy and safety of apixaban and rivaroxaban versus warfarin in atrial fibrillation patients with end-stage renal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of apixaban and rivaroxaban compared to vitamin K antagonists in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing dialysis.

Ren FailMay 13, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Simultaneous Tricuspid Valve Replacement and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing With Surgical Lead Refixation.

A 58-year-old man with complete atrioventricular block developed severe left ventricular dysfunction after right ventricular apical pacing.

Pacing Clin ElectrophysiolMay 13, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchVascular Surgery

Complications Post-Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined complications following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) compared to those without.

Ann Vasc SurgMay 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrologyOpen access

Early-start vs. conventional-start peritoneal dialysis in AKI from cardiorenal syndrome type 1: a randomized controlled trial (STARRT-PD).

This randomized, open-label controlled trial compared early-start with conventional-start peritoneal dialysis (PD) in patients with cardiorenal syndrome type 1 and stage II acute kidney injury at a tertiary hospital in…

Int Urol NephrolMay 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Long-term effects of catheter ablation vs medical therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure: A reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis assessed long-term outcomes of catheter ablation (CA) versus medical therapy (MT) in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

Heart RhythmMay 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Where to Perform the Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Third-Ablation Paroxysmal AF?

A 52-year-old woman underwent a third ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Mapping found that the pulmonary vein ostia were isolated, whereas the pulmonary vein antra were not.

Pacing Clin ElectrophysiolMay 12, 2026Read case
Case ReportCardiology

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Implantation in a Double-Barrel Coronary Sinus.

A 45-year-old woman with symptomatic heart failure, left bundle branch block, severe left ventricular dysfunction, and dyssynchrony underwent cardiac resynchronization therapy implantation.

Pacing Clin ElectrophysiolMay 12, 2026Read case
Case ReportDermatologyOpen access

Generalized Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption due to Clopidogrel Hypersensitivity Successfully Treated Using the Jefferson Procedure.

An 80-year-old male presented with generalized bullous fixed drug eruption (GBFDE) due to hypersensitivity to clopidogrel. The clinical features and histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis.

J Cutan PatholMay 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Effects of Pulsatile vs Nonpulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Neurologic Outcomes.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of pulsatile versus nonpulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass on S100B levels and neurological outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery.

Ann Thorac SurgMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Early Enteral Levothyroxine as Rescue Therapy in Cardiac Surgery Patients With Delayed Neurologic Recovery: A Randomized Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated early enteral levothyroxine as a rescue therapy for delayed neurologic recovery in 70 adults post-cardiac surgery.

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Long-Term Outcomes of Balloon Versus Surgical Aortic Valvuloplasty in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis.

This meta-analysis evaluated long-term outcomes of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) versus surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) in 1704 pediatric patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis.

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart SurgMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Outcomes of endocardial versus endo-epicardial catheter ablation for ventricular arrhythmia in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: a meta analysis.

This systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis compared endocardial-only with combined endocardial and epicardial catheter ablation for ventricular arrhythmia in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular…

J Interv Card ElectrophysiolMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Safety and efficacy of ashwagen (a standardized withania somnifera extract) in stress and anxiety with hypertension and associated cardiometabolic risk factors: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of Ashwagen®, a standardized Withania somnifera extract, in 60 patients with stress, anxiety, and pre-existing…

StressMay 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

High-intensity interval training combined with moderate-intensity continuous training in post-PCI acute myocardial infarction patients: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of combined high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in 204 post-PCI acute myocardial infarction…

Am Heart JMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Anticholinergic Burden as a Modifiable Risk Factor in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of reducing perioperative anticholinergic burden on functional recovery in 122 older patients (≥60 years) undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

A Phase 1 Study Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety of Zerlasiran in Japanese Participants.

This Phase 1 open-label trial evaluated the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of zerlasiran in 18 Japanese adults with elevated lipoprotein(a).

J Atheroscler ThrombMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Machine Learning Models in the Prediction of Adverse Outcomes in Peripheral Arterial Disease: Meta-Analysis.

This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of machine learning (ML) models versus traditional statistical methods in predicting adverse outcomes in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Ann Vasc SurgMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Short- and Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Levosimendan in Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Weaning: The WEANILEVO Randomized Double-blind Multicenter Trial.

The WEANILEVO study was a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy and safety of levosimendan in 80 patients undergoing weaning from veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…

AnesthesiologyMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Targeted Nrf2 activation improves vascular endothelial function with aging and prevents vascular dysfunction following disuse in younger and older adults.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of PB125, a Nrf2 activator, on vascular endothelial function in 20 younger and 24 older adults.

Free Radic Biol MedMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

CorCal Outcomes: A randomized trial using the pooled cohort equation or coronary artery calcium to select statin therapy in primary prevention patients. Study design and baseline characteristics.

The CorCal Outcomes trial is a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of coronary artery calcium (CAC) versus the pooled cohort equation (PCE) for guiding statin therapy in primary prevention patients.

Am Heart JMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Cost-effectiveness of in-hospital motivational smoking cessation counselling and proactive referral to community-based follow-up.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the cost-effectiveness of in-hospital motivational smoking cessation counselling with proactive community referral among hospitalized patients with atherosclerotic…

AddictionMay 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiologyOpen access

Asymptomatic Giant Right Ventricular Myxoma in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report With Favorable Surgical Outcome.

A 13-year-old female presented with a giant right ventricular myxoma, measuring 70 × 35 × 49 mm, discovered during routine health screening.

J Clin UltrasoundMay 7, 2026Read case

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