Mental disorders, receipt of cardiac care following myocardial infarction and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a cohort study

BMJ Open. 2026 Sep 4;16(9):e124463. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-124463.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To compare receipt of guideline-informed myocardial infarction (MI) care by mental disorder and assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affected associations.DESIGN: A population-based cohort study using linked electro

K Kelly Fleetwood

Endocannabinoid system dysregulation in non-communicable diseases: Implications for skeletal muscle health

Exp Gerontol. 2026 Sep 4:113312. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2026.113312. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their associated skeletal muscle (SkM) degeneration substantially contribute to morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is increasing

K Kaat Vanderbeke

Respiratory muscle oxygen demand and cardiac output distribution during exercise: revisiting an underweighted mechanism of exercise intolerance in heart failure

No abstractJ Appl Physiol (1985). 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00547.2026. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42697222 | DOI:10.1152/japplphysiol.00547.2026

C Carlo Vignati

Mechanisms, outcomes, and management of heart failure-associated dysphagia: a scoping review - revised marked

Heart Lung. 2026 Sep 4;80:102930. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2026.102930. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: More than 20% of patients with heart failure (HF) experience dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Although a previous review identified several risk factors and highlighted the bidirectiona

J Juvel-Lou P Velasco

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Current Concepts and Clinical Management

Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2026.50511. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a nonatherosclerotic, noniatrogenic cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that predominantly affects women, including those of reproductive age. Misdiagno

A Ali Kerem Yılmaz

Physiological and autonomic responses to intermittent low-lung-volume apnoea and pain sensitivity: A randomized controlled pilot trial

Exp Physiol. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1113/EP093960. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIntermittent apnoeas may induce hypoalgesia; however, the effects of low-lung-volume static apnoea have not been investigated. Eighty healthy participants were randomized to an apnoea group (AG) or a control group (CG). Th

C Cristian Mendoza-Arranz

Effect of seated aerobic exercise on physical endurance in long-term care recipients: secondary analysis of a cluster non-randomized controlled trial

J Frailty Aging. 2026 Sep 4;15(5):100184. doi: 10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100184. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Japan's long-term care insurance (LTCI) system provides rehabilitation services. This study examined whether adding seated aerobic exercises to daycare rehabilitation improves enduran

M Makoto Asaeda

Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A MODIFIED, TWO-ROUND DELPHI CONSENSUS STUDY TO IDENTIFY KEY PRIORITIES FOR ADAPTING THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET IN MULTICULTURAL CARDIAC REHABILITATION SETTINGS

J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000001067. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To identify and prioritize key considerations for culturally adapting the Mediterranean diet for diverse populations participating in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs outside the Medi

C Camila Kümmel Duarte

Facility-Level Variation in Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion

J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000001071. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To quantify facility-level variation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) completion among Medicare beneficiaries after major cardiovascular procedures.METHODS: We analyzed Medicare fee-for-ser

A Aryan V Patel

Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Exercise Capacity, Rehospitalization, and Survival After Lung Transplant

J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000001063. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between the dose of post-lung transplantation (LTx) pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and exercise capacity, rehospitalization, and survival

J Jinghui Yang

The Effects of Smoking Status on Patient Outcomes in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000001060. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study examined the effects of smoking status upon pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) entry (current vs never/former) on clinical outcomes of PR using the American Association of Cardiovas

S Sulamunn R M Coleman

DACC versus silver gel-forming fibre dressings in paediatric partial-thickness burns: a retrospective comparative study

J Wound Care. 2026 Sep 2;35(9):833-843. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2026.0388. Epub 2026 Aug 31.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Paediatric burns are a major cause of morbidity, with a high risk of infection, complications and poor quality of life. Prompt intervention is indicated to minimise infection and expedite healin

B Biagio Nicolosi

Enhanced swallowing function and quality of life in post-stroke dysphagia: superior efficacy of tongue-nape acupuncture combined with tDCS

Top Stroke Rehabil. 2026 Sep 4:1-13. doi: 10.1080/10749357.2026.2723407. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study evaluated the combined effects of Tongue-Nape Acupuncture (TNA) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on 85 post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) patients.METHODS: Partici

N Na Liang

Effects of digital-driven cardiac rehabilitation on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2026 Sep 4:1-9. doi: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2026-0179. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of digital-driven cardiac rehabilitation on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).METHODS: We retrosp

D Danyan Yang

Physical Activity in Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: From Trigger to Therapeutic Dilemma

Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2026 Aug 18;27(8):52871. doi: 10.31083/RCM52871. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTArrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is highly sensitive to environmental influences, with physical exercise emerging as one of the most important determinants of disease expression. Growing evidence ind

E Elham Kayvanpour

Late-Onset Antiphospholipid Syndrome Presenting With Recurrent Multifocal Ischemic Strokes: Diagnostic and Management Challenges

Cureus. 2026 Aug 3;18(8):e113913. doi: 10.7759/cureus.113913. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTAntiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune prothrombotic disorder that predominantly affects women of childbearing age and is a recognized cause of ischemic stroke. In older adults, APS is uncommon and f

M Mariam Ahmed

Triple-M syndrome after immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review of cases-early recognition is critical to survival

Front Neurol. 2026 Aug 20;17:1861948. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1861948. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Immune checkpoint inhibitors have markedly improved outcomes in advanced malignancies by enhancing antitumor immunity, but they may also disrupt immune tolerance and induce immune-related ad

E Elena Scarsi

Revisiting the concept that interictal implies asymptomatic: Pulse wave amplitude drops uncover autonomic responses during generalized paroxysmal fast activities

Epilepsia. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1002/epi.70438. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Interictal electroencephalographic (EEG) activities are generally considered asymptomatic. Pulse wave amplitude drop (PWAD) is a marker of autonomic nervous system (ANS) reactivity linked to cardiovascular risk.

J Julie Lévi-Strauss

Adapted cardiac rehabilitation for individuals after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: A scoping review

Clin Rehabil. 2026 Sep 3:2692155261479927. doi: 10.1177/02692155261479927. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTObjectiveTo summarise evidence on the intervention design, safety, feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation-based intervention for people who have had a stroke or

P Peter Hartley

Value of the Newly Designed Major and Minor Checklists in Diagnosis of Congenital Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Malformation: New Era of Fetal Cardiac MRI

Acad Radiol. 2026 Sep 3:S1076-6332(26)00583-0. doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2026.07.071. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Fetal echocardiography is the standard, rapid, affordable, and noninvasive modality for prenatal assessment of suspected congenital heart disease. Fetal cardiac mag

H Hend Galal Eldeen Mohamed Ali Hassan

Physical activity in cancer prevention

Klin Onkol. 2026;39(Supplementum 1):26-30. doi: 10.48095/ccko2026S26.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) is an important part of comprehensive prevention and treatment of cancer and has a significant impact on the quality of life of cancer patients. Current international and national recommen

E E Sovová

Psychological recovery after SCAD: Identifying protective and vulnerability factors using cluster analysis

Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Sep 3:zvag201. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvag201. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is associated with substantial psychological sequelae. Although previous studies have identified individual risk factors for poor mental hea

M Michael R Le Grande

Association between statin use and longitudinal changes in skeletal muscle mass: A population-based cohort study

PLoS One. 2026 Sep 3;21(9):e0355202. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0355202. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTStatins are widely prescribed for cardiovascular risk reduction, yet concerns remain regarding their effects on skeletal muscle. Evidence on the longitudinal relationship between statin use and muscle ma

J Jiye Lee

Association Between Initiation of Cardiac Rehabilitation after Hospitalization for Heart Failure and 1-Year Survival Among Medicare Beneficiaries

J Gen Intern Med. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1007/s11606-026-10739-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospitalization and death for older Americans, with an approximately 50% mortality rate within 5 years.OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between card

T Tara Lagu