CARDIOLOGY

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator and Frailty in Non-ischemic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Extended Follow-Up of the DANISH Trial

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator and Frailty in Non-ischemic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Extended Follow-Up of the DANISH Trial
ABSTRACT Patients with frailty are often perceived to have a less favorable risk/benefit profile for pharmacological and device-based therapies. We examined the long-term effects of a primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator…
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“Evolving Trends of Hypertension and Cerebral Infarction-Related Mortality in the United States From 2000 to 2020”

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on “Evolving Trends of Hypertension and Cerebral Infarction-Related Mortality in the United States From 2000 to 2020”
Cerebral infarction remains a major health burden for the US population, with hypertension as its leading risk factor. However, its mortality trends remain understudied. Analyzing these trends helps identify high…
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Escalation From Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock Patients: A Multistate Analysis of the Altshock-2 Registry

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Escalation From Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock Patients: A Multistate Analysis of the Altshock-2 Registry
Cardiogenic shock is a deadly disorder and temporary mechanical circulatory support devices (tMCS) have been introduced to improve survival. However, criteria and strategies for timely placement and escalation are lacking….
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What is the Diagnostic Utility of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Unselected Patients With Premature Ventricular Contractions and Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia?

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on What is the Diagnostic Utility of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Unselected Patients With Premature Ventricular Contractions and Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia?
Highlights • Cardiac magnetic resonance detected late gadolinium enhancement in 39% of patients with premature ventricular contractions or nonsustained ventricular tachycardia. • Older age, male sex, heart failure, and polymorphic…
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Colchicine in Coronary Artery Disease: A Contemporary Review of Evidence From Clinical Outcomes and Imaging Trials

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Colchicine in Coronary Artery Disease: A Contemporary Review of Evidence From Clinical Outcomes and Imaging Trials
Colchicine treats a wide array of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions by inhibiting the NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and key pro-inflammatory cytokines. In recent years, it has gained ground…
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Optimal Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: The OPTIVUS-Complex PCI Study LMCA Cohort

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Optimal Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: The OPTIVUS-Complex PCI Study LMCA Cohort
The impact of optimal intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided left main coronary artery (LMCA) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on clinical outcomes has not been adequately evaluated yet. The OPTIVUS-Complex PCI study LMCA…
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Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease
Alcohol’s impact on cardiovascular health is biphasic: low-to-moderate intake may appear protective, but excessive or binge drinking causes significant harm. This review examines mechanisms linking overconsumption to cardiovascular disease. Acute…
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