Ther Apher Dial. 2026 Aug 21. doi: 10.1002/1744-9987.70213. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a recognized independent cardiovascular risk factor, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis, for whom pharmacological t
J Clin Lipidol. 2026 Aug 5:S1933-2874(26)00467-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2026.07.038. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Elevated saturated fatty acids (SFAs) have generally been associated with higher cardiovascular risk, whereas emerging evidence suggests that long- and very-long-chain SFAs (L
Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2026 Aug 13:S1553-8389(26)00339-8. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2026.08.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains uncertain.
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 1:104950. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104950. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: To evaluate the effects of varying lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) strategies on lipid profiles and insulin resistance (IR) biomarkers in coronary artery disease (CAD) pat
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 29:104929. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2026.104929. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIM: SGLT2i showed in clinical trials renal and cardiovascular (CV) benefit. To analyse the prevention effect of SGLT2i on CV and renal events in primary care patients with
Gut. 2026 Aug 21:gutjnl-2026-339656. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2026-339656. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is a major global health burden with no approved targeted therapies. Emerging evidence implicates kinesin family member 13B (KIF13B) in lipid metabol
Heart. 2026 Aug 21:heartjnl-2026-328500. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328500. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: In adults with significant left-to-right shunt congenital heart disease (CHD), valvular involvement may represent an additional source of haemodynamic and remodelling burden beyond s
BMJ Open. 2026 Aug 21;16(8):e120918. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-120918.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Recanalisation rates following standard intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischaemic stroke due to medium or large vessel occlusion (MeVO/LVO) remain unsatisfactory, leading to poor clinical outcomes. T
BMJ Open. 2026 Aug 21;16(8):e123424. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-123424.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To explore the association between a four-item cardiopulmonary instability (CPI) score assessed during the first 24 hours of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and in-hospital mortality among critically ill ad
Chin J Nat Med. 2026 Sep;24(9):1081-1093. doi: 10.1016/S1875-5364(26)61206-X.ABSTRACTIschemic stroke (IS) remains a major contributor to global disability and mortality. Astragalus polysaccharide (ASP), a naturally active component derived from Astragalus membranaceus, exhibits therapeutic potential
Chin J Nat Med. 2026 Sep;24(9):1068-1080. doi: 10.1016/S1875-5364(26)61204-6.ABSTRACTMitochondria are indispensable organelles that serve as the powerhouses of cells, playing a crucial role in maintaining cellular energy homeostasis. Consequently, mitochondrial dysfunction is recognized as a key pat
Open Heart. 2026 Aug 21;13(2):e004264. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2026-004264.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The optimal anticoagulation strategy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and prior intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) remains uncertain. Although direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have demonstrated a mo
Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2026 Aug 22:qcag134. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcag134. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The influence of sex on coronary inflammation in patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unclear. This study aims to determine sex differences
J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2026 Aug 21:S0022-2828(26)00128-8. doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2026.08.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIcosapent ethyl, a high-purity ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), has demonstrated cardiovascular benefit in clinical trials; however, its effects on post-myocardial infarc
Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 21:S0033-0620(26)00081-2. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2026.08.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: The relative contributions of inflammatory and atherogenic lipoprotein pathways to residual cardiovascular risk remain unclear. We examined the joint and independent associati
No abstractProg Cardiovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 21:S0033-0620(26)00080-0. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2026.08.007. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42628892 | DOI:10.1016/j.pcad.2026.08.007
Cell Signal. 2026 Aug 21:112836. doi: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2026.112836. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMyocardial fibrosis secondary to pulmonary hypertension-induced right heart failure remains a challenging clinical condition with few effective therapeutic options. Gut microbiota-derived metabolites h
Int J Biol Macromol. 2026 Aug 21:154150. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.154150. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPolyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants exhibit excellent mechanical biocompatibility yet remain inherently bioinert, resulting in fibrous encapsulation that compromises osseointegration and long
Ageing Res Rev. 2026 Aug 21:103321. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2026.103321. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChronic diseases can continue to progress after the initiating insult has subsided, indicating that injured tissues may retain a persistent imprint of failed repair. Here, senescent repair memory refers
Ageing Res Rev. 2026 Aug 21:103314. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2026.103314. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPopulation aging is accompanied by a parallel increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD), vascular cognitive impairment (VCI), and dementia, highlighting the urgent need to better understand the complex i
Am J Cardiol. 2026 Aug 21:S0002-9149(26)00531-X. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.08.022. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular disease has emerged as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with cancer, yet conventional lipid-based risk assessment remains poorly suited to this p
Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Aug 21:109101. doi: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2026.109101. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNeurodegenerative diseases have emerged as a significant global health challenge, with existing treatments merely providing symptomatic relief and failing to halt disease progression. Mitochondri
Am J Clin Nutr. 2026 Aug 21:101490. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.101490. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Plant-based diets may protect against adverse cardiovascular outcomes, but the level of protection may differ by dietary composition and individual characteristics. Black and rural Americ
J Endod. 2026 Aug 21:S0099-2399(26)00459-0. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2026.08.027. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEndodontic care has traditionally focused on the management of local disease conditions and long-term function. As the burden of pulpal and periapical disease remains significant, the concept o
