Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70891. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery (AAOCA) high-risk anatomical features (intramural segment, acute take-off angle, slit-like ostium) cause coronary stenosis leading to myocardial inf
Minerva Surg. 2026 Aug;81(4):252-269. doi: 10.23736/S2724-5691.26.11214-3.ABSTRACTEndovascular treatment of the aortic arch (EndoArch) has emerged as an increasingly important therapeutic option for the management of complex aortic arch disease, driven by continuous advances in device technology, im
Minerva Surg. 2026 Aug;81(4):236-251. doi: 10.23736/S2724-5691.26.11212-X.ABSTRACTAdvanced heart failure afflicts over 6 million adults in the United States alone, yet fewer than 4,000 donor hearts become available for transplantation each year. Mechanical circulatory support devices extend survival
Biostatistics. 2026 Jan 20;27(1):kxag042. doi: 10.1093/biostatistics/kxag042.ABSTRACTSocial determinants of health (SDOH) are key drivers of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but their relationships differ substantially across regions, necessitating the design of locally tailored intervention strategies
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2026 Oct 15:21501351261477040. doi: 10.1177/21501351261477040. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society (CHSS) is viewed by many as one of the most prestigious professional societies dedicated to pediatric and congenital cardiac surger
Postgrad Med. 2026 Oct 15:1-7. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2026.2748100. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors and develop a predictive model for retrograde type A dissection (RTAD) following thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for type B aortic dissection (TBAD).METHOD
Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2026 Dec 11;123(25):arztebl.m2026.0175. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2026.0175. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is among the more common cardiovascular diseases, affecting 4.7 million people in Germany alone. As many as 20% of patients with CHD stil
J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2026 Oct 14:271678X261499068. doi: 10.1177/0271678X261499068. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The role of CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) in cerebrovascular disease remains undefined. This study validated the diagnostic and prognostic value of an on-si
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70941. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an established therapy for severe aortic stenosis. Among patients with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, recovery of LV function afte
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2026 Oct;66(5):e70190. doi: 10.1111/ajo.70190.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Women who experience gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) face a significantly elevated risk of developing chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and cardiov
J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2026 Oct;27(10):e70862. doi: 10.1002/acm2.70862.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Most evidence on post-radiotherapy cardiotoxicity (CDT) derives from Global North cohorts, and the relative contribution of baseline clinical risk versus cardiac dosimetry remains poorly characterized in Latin
J Anat. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1111/joa.70260. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTQuantitative data on the spatial development of intrarenal S100-positive nerve-associated profiles in human foetal kidneys remain limited, despite the established importance of renal nerves. Building on the previously publish
Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2026 Oct;26(10):e70868. doi: 10.1111/ggi.70868.ABSTRACTAIM: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) has been identified as a biomarker of sarcopenia in community-dwelling populations and in patients with heart failure. However, it remains unclear whether BNP is associated with sarcope
Dev Neurobiol. 2026 Oct;86(4):e70070. doi: 10.1002/dneu.70070.ABSTRACTSyndromic autism refers to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) occurring as part of an identifiable genetic syndrome. Helsmoortel-Van der Aa syndrome (HVDAS/ADNP syndrome) is a rare autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder caused
Egypt J Immunol. 2026 Oct;33(4):131-143. doi: 10.55133/eji.330412.ABSTRACTMultiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma-cell malignancy in which immune-evasion mechanisms may contribute to disease progression. Soluble programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) has been associated with adverse outcomes in MM, but its pro
Egypt J Immunol. 2026 Oct;33(4):120-130. doi: 10.55133/eji.330411.ABSTRACTDiabetic patients may suffer from diabetic retinopathy (DR) which may result in vision loss. Apoptosis is essential in vascular remodeling. Survivin inhibits endothelial cell apoptosis and enhances angiogenesis. Diabetic vascu
J Hum Nutr Diet. 2026 Oct;39(5):e70356. doi: 10.1111/jhn.70356.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), as well as being a leading global cause of maternal mortality, confer lifelong increased maternal cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Although lifestyle interventions may mi
Egypt J Immunol. 2026 Oct;33(4):98-107. doi: 10.55133/eji.330409.ABSTRACTGastric ulcer remains a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder characterized by disruption of the gastric mucosal barrier due to an imbalance between injurious and protective factors. Recent attention has focused on the role of in
Am J Ther. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000002250. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease associated with systemic inflammation and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.AREAS OF UNCERTAINTY: Although biologic therapies have
Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1097/PAF.0000000000001184. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSudden death in schizophrenia is a commonly encountered history in forensic pathology. Most of these deaths, upon investigation and autopsy, are natural, usually relating to cardiovascular disease
Am J Ther. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000002245. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common inherited cardiovascular disorder associated with morbidity. Rapid advances in therapeutics-particularly the emergence of cardiac myosin inhibitors (CMIs
Diabetol Metab Syndr. 2026 Sep 12;18(1):216. doi: 10.1186/s13098-026-02307-9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Early stages (0-3) of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome represent a critical window for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. Triglyceride-glucose (TyG)-derived indices reflect insulin re
Cell Commun Signal. 2026 Oct 14;24(1):552. doi: 10.1186/s12964-026-03299-9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Ischemic stroke causes neuronal and oligodendroglial injury, axonal and myelin damage, and neurovascular unit dysfunction. Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) are lifelong progenitors that generate olig
BMC Health Serv Res. 2026 Aug 19;26(1):1401. doi: 10.1186/s12913-026-15378-1.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction scores are widely recommended to guide primary prevention, yet their use in routine care across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains limited. As the number of ava
