Clinical Application of Speckle-tracking Echocardiography in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

J Atheroscler Thromb. 2026 Aug 27. doi: 10.5551/jat.RV22060. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWith aging societies, heart failure (HF) is a growing public health concern, particularly HF with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF). Patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (A

K Koki Nakanishi

Association between False Lumen Origin of Segmental Arteries and Postoperative Spinal Cord Injury in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;32(1). doi: 10.5761/atcs.oa.26-00121.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: We examined whether false lumen-origin segmental arteries (SAs) were associated with postoperative spinal cord injury (SCI) after surgery for acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD).METHODS: We reviewed 20

K Kotaro Mukasa

Preoperative and Intraoperative Predictors of Direct Home Discharge in Patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study

Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;32(1). doi: 10.5761/atcs.oa.26-00043.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study aimed to identify the preoperative and intraoperative predictors of direct home discharge in patients following surgical repair for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD).METHODS: We included patients w

Y Yoshifumi Kono

Combined Triglyceride-High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Phenotypes and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Japanese Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights from Clinical Deep Data Accumulation System-PCI

J Atheroscler Thromb. 2026 Aug 25. doi: 10.5551/jat.66189. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: Despite intensive lipid-lowering therapy, residual cardiovascular risk remains prevalent among patients with coronary artery disease. Although triglyceride (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HD

M Mitsukuni Kimura

A Case of Chordoid Glioma Complicated by an Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Treated with Single-Stage Surgery Combining an Interhemispheric Approach and Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery

J Nippon Med Sch. 2026;93(4):338-344. doi: 10.1272/jnms.JNMS.2026_93-402.ABSTRACTChordoid glioma (CG) is an extremely rare low-grade tumor arising from the suprasellar region. Here, we report a case of CG complicated by an anterior communicating artery aneurysm in a 51-year-old man. The patient unde

T Taisei Aoki

Updated 2026 Japanese Diagnostic Criteria for Takayasu Arteritis

Circ J. 2026 Aug 27. doi: 10.1253/circj.CJ-26-0679. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTakayasu arteritis (TAK) is a chronic, refractory large-vessel vasculitis designated as a Designated Intractable Disease in Japan. The Japanese diagnostic criteria for TAK, last revised in 2017, have been updated to th

H Hajime Yoshifuji

Physiological and Anesthetic Considerations in Robotic Liver Transplantation: Implications and Comparison With Conventional Liver Transplantation

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Jul 31:S1053-0770(26)00640-3. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2026.07.050. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRobotic liver transplantation (RLT) presents unique physiological challenges, including pneumoperitoneum, patient positioning, and restricted intraoperative access, which are

C Chinnarat Pongpruksa

Age-dependent versus single SCORE2 thresholds for identifying carotid atherosclerosis in primary prevention

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 18:104962. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104962. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: European Society of Cardiology guidelines permit either age-dependent or single age-independent SCORE2 thresholds for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) ri

A Anastasios Kollias

Exercise as a Core Component of Axial Spondyloarthritis Management: Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice

Clin Ther. 2026 Aug 26:S0149-2918(26)00280-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2026.07.018. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease associated with impaired physical function, reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, sarcopenia, and increa

S Stuart Johnston

Corrigendum to

No abstractJ Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2026 Aug 26:S1934-5925(26)00479-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2026.08.012. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42648975 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcct.2026.08.012

G Gitte Pedersen

Long-term prognosis of coronary artery calcium scoring on top of cardiac SPECT in stable symptomatic patients

J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2026 Aug 26:S1934-5925(26)00459-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2026.07.011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The coronary artery calcium score (CACS) has strong prognostic value in stable chest pain patients. However, studies with follow-up beyond 5 years are scarce. We

M Mandy Kamerman

Authors' reply to: "Does Impaired HDL Anti-inflammatory Capacity Reflect Residual Atherosclerotic Risk or Cardiorenal Vulnerability?"

No abstractJ Clin Lipidol. 2026 Jul 8:S1933-2874(26)00432-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2026.07.004. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42648968 | DOI:10.1016/j.jacl.2026.07.004

C Congzhuo Jia

Advanced practice nursing in vascular medicine in France: Implementation, roles, and patient outcomes

Vasc Dis (Paris). 2026 Aug 26:S3050-6581(26)00273-6. doi: 10.1016/j.vasdi.2026.08.001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) were introduced in France in 2019 to address chronic disease burden, healthcare access inequalities, and medical workforce shortages. By th

G G Dubois

Optical coherence tomography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention in multivessel coronary disease with complex lesions

Heart. 2026 Aug 26:heartjnl-2026-328499. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328499. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Optical coherence tomography (OCT)-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves clinical outcomes through enhanced stent optimisation; however, whether these benefits ext

I In Tae Jin

Complications of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Contemporary Prevention, Recognition, and Management

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):647-656. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.06.005. Epub 2026 Jul 13.ABSTRACTThis review summarizes contemporary prevention, recognition, and management of major complications after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The article emphasizes anatomy-specific planning wit

S Sant Kumar

Hypoattenuated Leaflet Thickening: Pathophysiology, Clinical Implications, and Its Role in Structural Valve Longevity

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):637-646. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.06.004. Epub 2026 Jul 21.ABSTRACTThe expansion of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) into younger and lower-risk populations has heightened attention toward long-term valve durability. Hypoattenuated leaflet thickening

L Luai Madanat

Conduction Disturbances and Pacing after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Mechanisms, Risk Stratification, and Management

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):623-635. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.06.003. Epub 2026 Jul 13.ABSTRACTConduction disturbances are common after transcatheter aortic valve replacement and significantly influence postprocedural management and outcomes. These abnormalities arise from the close anatomic

A Ahmed AlBadri

Valve-In-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Advances in Planning, Technique, and Lifetime Management

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):605-622. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.05.005. Epub 2026 Jul 21.ABSTRACTValve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (ViV-TAVR) has emerged as a key reintervention strategy for failed surgical bioprostheses. Meticulous preprocedural planning with computed tomo

A Anastasia Proshkina

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Native Aortic Regurgitation

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):593-604. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.06.002. Epub 2026 Jul 23.ABSTRACTAortic regurgitation (AR) is a common valvular heart disease with an estimated prevalence of greater than 4% among patients aged greater than 65 years in some series. If left untreated, AR is assoc

R Raviteja R Guddeti

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with a Self-expanding Prosthesis

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):579-592. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.06.006. Epub 2026 Jul 27.ABSTRACTSelf-expanding transcatheter valves have evolved significantly into mature therapeutic platforms supported by randomized evidence across the spectrum of surgical risk. The most consistent advantage

P Pablo Lamelas

Alternative Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Comprehensive Updated Review

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):565-578. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.06.001. Epub 2026 Jul 22.ABSTRACTTransfemoral is the most widely used and remains the preferred approach to perform Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the vast majority of patients because of its superior clinical ou

M Mohammed Qintar

Treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis Using Transcatheter Heart Valves

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):549-563. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.05.004. Epub 2026 Jul 22.ABSTRACTThe paucity of data from randomized clinical trials regarding the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in bicuspid aortic valve anatomy due to exclusion from pivotal studies continu

A Ahmed A Kolkailah

Neurologic Complications after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: An Updated Review of Incidence, Current Treatments, and Future Directions

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):535-547. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.05.003. Epub 2026 Jul 21.ABSTRACTTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the standard treatment for severe aortic stenosis, yet stroke remains a persistent complication with significant morbidity. This review summarizes t

R Ritik Patel

Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Comprehensive Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Outcomes

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2026 Oct;15(4):527-534. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2026.05.002. Epub 2026 Jul 8.ABSTRACTThis article outlines the transformative impact of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) since its first successful human use in 2002, redefining the management of severe aortic stenosis. Tr

A Ahmad Jabri