Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Jun 12. doi: 10.1007/s11748-026-02326-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To examine the surgical outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era and propose a novel patient-specific prognostic model.METHODS: We
CONCLUSIONS: Early ^(99m)Tc-DPD imaging provides diagnostic performance equivalent to conventional late imaging while substantially enhancing patient comfort and workflow efficiency. Adoption of early imaging protocols, complemented by quantitative and semi-quantitative analysis, may streamline ATTR
Geroscience. 2026 Jun 13. doi: 10.1007/s11357-026-02360-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWhite matter hyperintensities are ubiquitous in magnetic resonance imaging scans of older adults and reflect multiple pathological causes, particularly cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk factors. Elevated
Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2026 Jun 12. doi: 10.1038/s41391-026-01128-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of non-cancer mortality in prostate cancer (PCa) patients. The management of CVD, including hypertension, holds equal significance
Clin Rheumatol. 2026 Jun 13. doi: 10.1007/s10067-026-08217-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a chronic inflammatory disease associated with psoriasis, may be influenced by cardiovascular health (CVH). This study aims to investigate the associations between thr
Sci Rep. 2026 Jun 12. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-56940-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and atherogenic cholesterol markers, including non-HDL cholesterol and remnant cholesterol, are significant predictors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However,
Nat Genet. 2026 Jun 12. doi: 10.1038/s41588-026-02633-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDeclining tissue function and regenerative capacity underlie many chronic diseases. Experimentally establishing the mechanistic basis for such tissue aging presents substantial challenges, given decades-long times
Transl Psychiatry. 2026 Jun 12. doi: 10.1038/s41398-026-04161-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPostoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent neuropsychiatric complication after cardiac surgery, yet the biological basis of individual susceptibility remains unclear. In this prospective cohort study, 317
J Clin Ultrasound. 2026 Jun 12. doi: 10.1002/jcu.70304. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRight atrial lipoma combined with severe coronary stenosis and myocardial bridge is an extremely rare triad in young adults. We report a 34-year-old male presenting with acute palpitations and chest tightness. Mult
J Natl Med Assoc. 2026 May 14:S0027-9684(26)00072-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2026.05.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) frequently coexist, with each condition exacerbating the other through complex haemodynamic and structural interactions. Whi
Pain Manag Nurs. 2026 Jun 12:S1524-9042(26)00180-3. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2026.05.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Pain management in hospitalized acute and chronic pain patients should include multimodal analgesic and non-pharmacological interventions. However, empirical data on real-world
Dig Liver Dis. 2026 Jun 12:S1590-8658(26)00749-8. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2026.05.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Statins have been proposed as hepatoprotective agents in chronic liver disease (CLD); however, evidence from existing systematic reviews-including observational studie
BJGP Open. 2026 Jun 12:BJGPO.2025.0247. doi: 10.3399/BJGPO.2025.0247. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterised by elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascula
Semin Vasc Surg. 2026 Jun;39(2):166-172. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2026.03.005. Epub 2026 Mar 15.ABSTRACTAortic dissection is a devastating diagnosis associated with high morbidity and mortality. After surgical or medical treatment, guideline-based imaging surveillance and clinical follow-up are cr
Semin Vasc Surg. 2026 Jun;39(2):135-143. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2026.03.009. Epub 2026 Apr 3.ABSTRACTAn initial presentation of severe chest or back pain with uncontrolled hypertension in the absence of cardiac etiology is synonymous with aortic dissection. For aortic dissections that do not inv
Soins. 2026 Jun;71(906):50-53. doi: 10.1016/j.soin.2026.04.012. Epub 2026 May 27.ABSTRACTThe various educational options offered to patients upon discharge following cardiac decompensation were assessed using a questionnaire as part of this retrospective study. Respondents indicated that they found
Clin Med (Lond). 2026 Jun 12:100607. doi: 10.1016/j.clinme.2026.100607. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) conditions increasingly contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, but temporal trends in social inequities and geographic priorities rem
Am J Prev Med. 2026 Jun 12:108476. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108476. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: The 2023 Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTs (PREVENT) equations for 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) were developed by the American Heart Association to improve upon the
Hellenic J Cardiol. 2026 Jun 12:S1109-9666(26)00120-X. doi: 10.1016/j.hjc.2026.06.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Greece, despite substantial reductions in age-standardized mortality over recent decades. These improvements have been largely
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Jun 12:S0022-5223(26)01066-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.05.026. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To compare mortality risks, survival times and regional differences after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in pati
Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2026 Jun 12:S1050-1738(26)00077-0. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2026.06.001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is gaining recognition as an important prognostic biomarker in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD), wi
Can J Cardiol. 2026 Jun 12:S0828-282X(26)00525-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.06.003. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hysterectomy is the most frequently performed surgery in non-pregnant females yet may have under-appreciated implications for long-term chronic disease risk. This study invest
Ann Hepatol. 2026 Jun 12:102252. doi: 10.1016/j.aohep.2026.102252. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Impaired muscle strength is increasingly recognized as an integrative marker of metabolic dysfunction and adverse prognosis. This study aimed to examine the associations betw
Med. 2026 Jun 12;7(6):101144. doi: 10.1016/j.medj.2026.101144.ABSTRACTDiabetic retinal disease remains a leading cause of vision loss, with current treatment limited by frequent injections and poor adherence. Ongoing clinical trials are evaluating topical therapies, sustained delivery systems, and g
