Predictors of Discontinuation of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries Using Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors

Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2026 Apr;35(4):e70352. doi: 10.1002/pds.70352.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Both angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEis) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) provide cardiovascular and renal benefits in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) patients, suggesting advantages

H Hongjie Qian

Evaluation of a Nurse-Pharmacist Post-Discharge Telehealth Model of Care for People With Heart Failure

Heart Lung Circ. 2026 Mar 19:S1443-9506(26)00055-7. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2025.12.025. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Medication-related problems (MRPs) are common during transitions of care for people with heart failure (HF), contributing to early hospital readmission and mortality. However

J Joshua D Bennetts

Retraction notice to "Paclitaxel and docetaxel resistance in prostate cancer: Molecular mechanisms and possible therapeutic strategies" [Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 160 (2023) 114392]

No abstractBiomed Pharmacother. 2026 Mar 19:119216. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2026.119216. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41862345 | DOI:10.1016/j.biopha.2026.119216

M Mehrdad Hashemi

Long-term mortality in patients with first-time pulmonary embolism according to the presence of comorbidities at baseline: a nationwide register study

Eur J Intern Med. 2026 Mar 19:106850. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2026.106850. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with high mortality and morbidity. However, data on the long-term mortality risk in cancer-free PE patients compared to the general population remain

M Mazdak Tavoly

Global burden and causal analysis of LDL-C-related cardiovascular diseases: A GBD 2021 and Mendelian randomization study

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Feb 10:104622. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104622. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIM: High low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), contributing substantially to global disease burden. We aime

J Jiling Zhang

Phenome-wide study on alcohol consumption provides genetic evidence for a causal association with multiple diseases and biomarkers

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Feb 10:104624. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104624. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIM: This study investigates genetic evidence for a causal association between alcohol intake and 1174 diseases, and various biomarkers.METHODS AND RESULTS: A phenome-wide M

N Nigussie Assefa Kassaw

Determinants of early Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor use in adults with cystic fibrosis and preserved lung function: insights from a European multicenter survey

J Cyst Fibros. 2026 Mar 19:S1569-1993(26)00050-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2026.03.005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Limited evidence exists to guide Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor (ETI) use in adults with cystic fibrosis (awCF) and preserved lung function (ppFEV1 >90%). To address the resu

A Andrea Gramegna

Emerging ultrasound-based imaging of the placenta during complications of pregnancy

Placenta. 2026 Mar 12:S0143-4004(26)00089-5. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2026.03.011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe placenta is an essential organ that develops throughout pregnancy, facilitating the exchange of nutrients, waste products, hormones, and antibodies between the fetal and maternal circu

L Lili Shi

Beyond the Chamber: Left Atrial Diameter Index Shapes Outcome in Valve Surgery

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Mar 20. doi: 10.1055/a-2828-9823. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeft atrial enlargement is a well-recognized marker of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, but its impact on early morbidity and mortality after valve replacement remains uncertain.We retrospectively reviewed 4

N Nizar R Alwaqfi

Effect of a clinical decision support system on stroke care quality and outcomes in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (GOLDEN BRIDGE II): cluster randomised clinical trial

BMJ. 2026 Mar 20;392:e085810. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2025-085810.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) on stroke care quality and clinical outcomes among patients with acute ischaemic stroke.DESIGN: Multicentre, cluster randomised clinical trial.SETTING:

X Xinmiao Zhang

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, biomarkers, and cardiovascular risk factors in children with excess weight

J Pediatr (Rio J). 2026 Mar 17:101534. doi: 10.1016/j.jped.2026.101534. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: The increasing prevalence of metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is consistent with the global obesity epidemic. The aim of the study was to investigate

E Elisabeth A Machado

micropatterning transcriptionally and phenotypically reprograms endothelial cells

Acta Biomater. 2026 Mar 18:S1742-7061(26)00179-0. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2026.03.029. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVascular occlusions are a major cause of cardiovascular disease and require interventions including graft bypass surgery; yet, the development of synthetic vascular grafts remains a cha

P Paula Josic Dominovic

Cross-exclusion of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure in randomized controlled drug trials

Respir Med. 2026 Mar 18:108781. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108781. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) frequently coexist, yet patients with both conditions are often excluded from randomized controlled trials(RCTs). We conducted a secondar

M Mert Kaşkal

Beyond binary comparisons: A Bayesian dose-response meta-analysis of adherence to the planetary health diet and risks of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular outcomes in adults

Prev Med. 2026 Mar 18:108551. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2026.108551. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: The Planetary Health Diet (PHD) is associated with lower mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but evidence on specific CVD subtypes and risk patterns across the full range of adheren

K Khuc Thi Hong Hanh

CCL7 suppression alleviates vascular injury by blocking the CCR5/STAT1 signaling pathway in chronic kidney disease

Life Sci. 2026 Mar 18:124325. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2026.124325. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPatients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Indoxyl sulfate (IS) is a notorious uremic toxin linked to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and chem

H Hsin-Jou Lee

Impaired hepatic BMAL1-FGF21 signaling drives adverse metabolic outcomes of ketogenic diet

Life Sci. 2026 Mar 18:124324. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2026.124324. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAims The ketogenic diet (KD) has gained popularity for its metabolic benefits; however, its effects vary markedly across physiological and pathological conditions. This study aimed to determine the mechanisms

M Mingzong Yang

From Image to Insight: Optimized Multiplex Staining Panel for FFPE Mouse Bone Marrow Enables Spatial Profiling of the Hematopoietic Niche

Exp Hematol. 2026 Mar 18:105419. doi: 10.1016/j.exphem.2026.105419. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCellular composition and spatial architecture of the bone marrow niche play a critical role in regulating both normal and malignant hematopoiesis. While flow cytometry enables rapid analysis of hematopo

F Franziska Zell

Baseline body mass index modifies the effects of digital health interventions versus usual care on cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes: a secondary analysis of the SMARTDiabetes trial

Am J Clin Nutr. 2026 Mar 18:101282. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.101282. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Body weight is a critical determinant of cardiovascular risk among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), substantially contributing to the incidence of and outcomes from cardiovasc

J Jingyi Ren

Anti-lymphocyte globulin versus anti-thymocyte globulin in kidney transplant patients with preformed donor specific antibodies

Transpl Immunol. 2026 Mar 18:102375. doi: 10.1016/j.trim.2026.102375. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTState-of-the-art immunosuppressant therapies recommend the use of induction therapy after kidney transplantation. Anti-interleukin-2 receptor antibody (basiliximab) is used for low-risk patients where

N Nassim Kamar

ankrd1a is consistently upregulated in cardiomyocytes bordering the injury or scar area and affects their dedifferentiation during zebrafish heart regeneration

Cells Dev. 2026 Mar 18:204082. doi: 10.1016/j.cdev.2026.204082. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn contrast to humans, zebrafish have an outstanding ability to regenerate injured heart through a highly orchestrated process involving all cardiac structures. To replace the lost myocardium, resident card

S Srdjan Boskovic

Clinical Value of Angiography-Derived Microcirculatory Resistance in Dilated Cardiomyopathy

No abstractCan J Cardiol. 2026 Mar 18:S0828-282X(26)00273-4. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.03.024. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41861955 | DOI:10.1016/j.cjca.2026.03.024

C Chaofan Wang

Characteristics and Clinical Significance of Myocardial Work in Cardiac Light-Chain Amyloidosis: Pressure-Volume Loop Analysis Based on Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2026 Mar 18:102716. doi: 10.1016/j.jocmr.2026.102716. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Left ventricular pressure-volume (PV) loop analysis via cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers noninvasive assessment of cardiac thermodynamic efficiency. We aimed to eval

S Shichu Liang

Myocardial T2 mapping using wideband T2 preparation gradient echo readout for patients with implantable cardiac devices at 1.5T

J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2026 Mar 18:102717. doi: 10.1016/j.jocmr.2026.102717. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Myocardial T2 mapping enables non-invasive assessment of inflammation and oedema. However, in patients with implantable cardiac devices, such as pacemakers or defibrillators (ICDs

P Pauline Gut

Predicting major adverse cardiac events using radiomics models on coronary computed tomography angiography: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Curr Probl Cardiol. 2026 Mar 18:103330. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2026.103330. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, necessitating advanced diagnostic tools for risk stratification. Coronary computed tomography

J João Victor de Oliveira Ramos