Concordance of Large Language Model Recommendations with Multidisciplinary Heart Team Decisions in Coronary Revascularization and Aortic Valve Intervention: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis

Cardiol Ther. 2026 May 15. doi: 10.1007/s40119-026-00453-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The multidisciplinary heart team (HT) remains the cornerstone of decision-making for complex cardiovascular disease. Large language models (LLMs) and other generative artificial intelligence model

A Armaun D Rouhi

Cardiometabolic associations of SGLT-2 inhibitors on epicardial adiposity and left ventricular function in type 2 diabetes mellitus with coronary artery disease: insights from Malaysian EpiCAD study

Sci Rep. 2026 May 15. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-53191-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEpicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is an emerging cardiometabolic risk factor in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While SGLT-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) offer cardiovascular benefits, their specific effects on EAT and left

W Wan Ahmad Syazani Mohamed

Correlation between the modified cardiometabolic index and the incidence of cardiovascular disease in a population with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages 0-3: a nationwide prospective cohort study

Sci Rep. 2026 May 15. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-49385-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is substantial, particularly among individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the modified

D Dezhi Zhang

Risk factors for atrial fibrillation in Ibadan, Nigeria: A case-controlled study

J Natl Med Assoc. 2026 May 15:S0027-9684(26)00063-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2026.03.013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that is a potent independent risk factor for stroke. The incidence of AF increases with age, and most affected people have u

O Okechukwu Samuel Ogah

Mental health symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic and hypertension in Morocco

Soins. 2026 May;71(905):10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.soin.2026.03.002. Epub 2026 Apr 28.ABSTRACTThe Covid-19 pandemic has had well-established effects on mental health. However, few studies have examined its specific impact on people with hypertension. To address this gap, a study was conducted in the Beni

A Abdeslam El Kardoudi

Extracellular Vesicles in Hemostasis

Clin Lab Med. 2026 Jun;46(2):389-403. doi: 10.1016/j.cll.2026.02.013. Epub 2026 Mar 19.ABSTRACTExtracellular vesicles (EVs) are key modulators of hemostasis, influencing coagulation under physiologic and pathologic conditions. Depending on their cellular origin and their releasing conditions, EVs pr

M Marwa Mostageer