Non-Invasive Methods for Identifying Electrical Responders to Conduction System Pacing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1111/pace.70393. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Conduction system pacing (CSP) is an emerging alternative modality of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, not all patients obtain electrical resynchronization with CSP, there is

J Jack W Samways

Snare-Assisted Transseptal Antegrade Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Turning Back the Clock

JACC Case Rep. 2026 Aug 17:109807. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.109807. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Transfemoral access remains the preferred route for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); however, severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) and unfavorable anatomy can result in the

T Toheed-Fatima Ali

Reframing kidney outcomes in CKD trials: eGFR slopes, competing risks, and pragmatic trial design

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2026 Aug 17:gfag176. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfag176. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn both clinical research and study design, the definition of outcomes for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is changing. New molecules available for testing in humans, and the fact that kidney diseases

C Carmine Zoccali

Calf Muscle Vein Thrombosis After Hip and Lower-Limb Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2026 Jan-Dec;32:10760296261479838. doi: 10.1177/10760296261479838. Epub 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTBackgroundCalf muscle vein thrombosis (CMVT) is frequently grouped with distal deep vein thrombosis in fracture-related studies, leaving its specific burden and clinical relevance unc

X Xing Jin

The Impact of Onset Timing on 6-Month All-Cause Mortality in Hospital-Associated Pulmonary Embolism: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2026 Jan-Dec;32:10760296261479848. doi: 10.1177/10760296261479848. Epub 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTBackgroundThe relationship between onset timing of hospital-associated pulmonary embolism (HAPE) and mortality remains unclear. This study assessed the independent prognostic role of

J Jie Yao

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Mediates the Association Between Neighborhood Deprivation and Arterial Stiffness in Women

J Appl Physiol (1985). 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00307.2026. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and arterial stiffness is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events and mortality. Growing evidence su

M McKenna A Tharpe-Carter

Association of low sleep efficiency and carotid plaque with cognitive impairment in older adults with chronic diseases: A retrospective cross-sectional study

J Int Med Res. 2026 Aug;54(8):3000605261476845. doi: 10.1177/03000605261476845. Epub 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTObjectiveThis retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the independent and joint associations of low sleep efficiency and carotid plaque with cognitive impairment in older adults

S Shenlang Tan

Electrocardiogram Characteristics and Outcomes in an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Population

Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2026 Sep;31(5):e70224. doi: 10.1111/anec.70224.ABSTRACTThe electrocardiogram (ECG) is a low-cost, readily available test that may detect dysrhythmia, chamber enlargement, and ischemia in an acquired heart disease population. Use of resting ECG to predict adverse event

S Seyedeh Somayyeh Mousavi

Harmonic analysis of finger photoplethysmography for assessing vascular alterations associated with metabolic syndrome in the elderly population: A prospective cross-sectional study

Sci Prog. 2026 Jul-Sep;109(3):368504261480081. doi: 10.1177/00368504261480081. Epub 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTObjectivePeople with metabolic syndrome are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, where alterations in peripheral circulation may take part. Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a noninvasive de

Y Yih-Jin Liou

Blood pressure variability between radial artery and finger is influenced by haemodynamic factors, age, and insulin resistance

Blood Press. 2026 Aug 17:1-32. doi: 10.1080/08037051.2026.2703350. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: In clinical practice, blood pressure (BP) is typically assessed using brachial measurements, whereas finger plethysmography is widely used in vascular physiology research. However, agreement

M Manoj Kumar Choudhary

Comorbid Inflammatory Diseases in Behcet's Disease: A Multicenter Large Cohort Study

Int J Rheum Dis. 2026 Aug;29(8):e70826. doi: 10.1111/1756-185x.70826.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Behçet's disease (BD) is a chronic, multisystem immune-mediated vasculitis. A significant number of patients with BD have inflammatory comorbid (IC) disease that can affect the clinical course of the disease. In

E Emine Büşra Ata

The gut microbiome and allograft outcomes: implications for heart transplantation

J Clin Invest. 2026 Aug 17;136(16):e207999. doi: 10.1172/JCI207999. eCollection 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTHeart transplantation remains the gold standard therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure. However, post-transplant complications are considerable. Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbi

I Ivan Ðuran

Unraveling the Intricacies of G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling in Cardiovascular Diseases: Novel Perspectives From Regulation to Therapeutic Targeting

Med Res Rev. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/med.70087. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTG-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent a compelling intersection of structural biology, systems pharmacology, and clinical medicine. They function as essential molecular regulators of cardiovascular physiology, go

S Shaherin Basith

SR-A3 Promotes USP18-Mediated deISGylation of STING to Protect Against Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

Adv Sci (Weinh). 2026 Aug 17:e77196. doi: 10.1002/advs.77196. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcute myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Although reperfusion restores coronary blood flow, it paradoxically induces secondary injury that limits therapeutic benefits, and e

Y Yufei Han

Cost-effectiveness analysis comparison of etelcalcetide, paricalcitol, and cinacalcet for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease

Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2026 Aug 17:1-10. doi: 10.1080/14737167.2026.2717287. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can lead to cardiovascular diseases and the risk of fractu

M Miao Liang

Sustained-Release GelMA-Quercetin Hydrogel Accelerates Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing via Foxo3-Mediated Macrophage Autophagy and M2 Polarization

ACS Appl Bio Mater. 2026 Aug 17;9(16):7312-7325. doi: 10.1021/acsabm.6c00157.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, featuring elevated incidence, high amputation risk, and heavy economic medical burdens. Current clinical treatments fo

T Tianyi Ni

Explanatory Variables of Objectively Measured 24 h Movement Behaviors in Coronary Heart Disease Patients: A Systematic Review

Clin Cardiol. 2026 Aug;49(8):e70440. doi: 10.1002/clc.70440.ABSTRACTAIMS: This study systematically examined the multilevel determinants influencing 24 h movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) in coronary heart disease patients on the basis of a socioecological model.

X Xiaofeng Peng

Neuromodulation Techniques in Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Advances

CNS Neurosci Ther. 2026 Aug;32(8):e71089. doi: 10.1002/cns.71089.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is a major hemodynamic substrate of vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia, yet effective therapies with multi-target neuroprotective potential remain limited. CCH t

C Chenye Qiao

Longitudinal changes of cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality: evidence from the UK Biobank

Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2026 Aug 17:zwag383. doi: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwag383. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. However, whether longitudinal changes in CRF independently predict cardiovascular outcomes be

R Rubén López-Bueno

Sex-based differences in clinical outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction treated with tirzepatide

Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Jan-Dec;20:17539447261478928. doi: 10.1177/17539447261478928. Epub 2026 Aug 17.ABSTRACTBackgroundSex-related differences are well recognized in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but real-world data describing clinical outcomes by sex among patients

I Ibrahim Mortada

Survey on stroke rehabilitation in Europe (SUSTAIN-EU) to evaluate European stroke rehabilitation services

J Rehabil Med. 2026 Aug 17;58:jrm44888. doi: 10.2340/jrm.v58.44888.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the organization and delivery of post-stroke rehabilitation services across Europe, focusing on the role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians.DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sec

G Guna Bērziņa

Clinical factors associated with motor imagery ability in individuals with subacute stroke

J Rehabil Med. 2026 Aug 17;58:jrm46042. doi: 10.2340/jrm.v58.46042.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To examine the associations of motor recovery stage, proprioceptive function, and working memory with motor imagery ability in patients with subacute stroke.DESIGN: Multicentre cross-sectional study.SUBJECTS/PATIEN

Y Yuki Fukumoto

Inter-Organ Communication in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Systemic Modifiers of a Lung-Centered Disease

FASEB J. 2026 Aug 31;40(16):e72212. doi: 10.1096/fj.202603126.ABSTRACTPulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by recurrent alveolar epithelial injury, aberrant repair, fibroblast activation, excessive extracellular matrix deposition, and irreversible

R Ruyan Wan

Nuclear receptor Nur77 resolves the inflammatory response of macrophages primarily by regulating expression of AP-1 transcription factors and their target genes

Nucleic Acids Res. 2026 Aug 10;54(15):gkag808. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkag808.ABSTRACTThe nuclear receptor Nur77 plays a crucial, protective role in chronic inflammatory diseases and deficiency of Nur77 in macrophages results in excessive pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion. Previous research suggested th

S Sanne C Lith