Cardiologie et chirurgies cardiaques et vasculaires

Neurol Clin Pract. 2026 Dec;16(6):e200669. doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200669. Epub 2026 Oct 1. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Digital health interventions are increasingly used in medicine to manage chronic conditions. However, the effectiveness, feasibility, and consistency of these interventions in poststroke risk factor management and secondary…

Am J Cardiol. 2026 Oct 27:S0002-9149(26)00641-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.10.019. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Despite advancements in resuscitation guidelines, in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) remain associated with high mortality and morbidity. We aimed to evaluate predictive factors associated with survival in patients suffering an IHCA…

Heart Rhythm . 2026 Oct 22:S1547-5271(26)02902-4. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2026.10.038. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Non-invasive low-level electrical stimulation of the median nerve favorably affects atrial electrophysiology and reduces inflammation. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a novel wearable home-care neuromodulation device that…

JAMA. 2026 Oct 19. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.18574. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: It remains unclear if intraoperative hemodynamic therapy should be guided by cardiac index. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether individualized cardiac index-guided hemodynamic therapy vs routine hemodynamic therapy improves outcomes in high-risk patients…

Cardiovasc Interv Ther. 2026 Oct 8. doi: 10.1007/s12928-026-01358-z. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is increasingly encountered by interventional cardiologists during the evaluation of chest pain, myocardial injury, coronary artery disease, atrial arrhythmias, and aortic stenosis. Its recognition can be challenging…

J Arrhythm. 2026 Oct 23;42(5):e70504. doi: 10.1002/joa3.70504. eCollection 2026 Oct. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Exercise intolerance and poor quality of life remain challenges in HFpEF, driven by chronotropic incompetence and left atrial dysfunction. We evaluated whether rate-adaptive/accelerated pacing (RAAP), targeting these mechanisms, improves…

Curr Probl Cardiol. 2026 Oct 17:103487. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2026.103487. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Diuretic resistance (DR) is a major challenge in the management of heart failure, contributing to persistent congestion, prolonged hospitalization, and adverse outcomes. However, inconsistent DR definitions and study designs…

Eur Heart J. 2026 Oct 22:ehag744. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag744. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Acute heart failure (AHF) represents a major cause of emergency medical care worldwide and continues to carry a substantial burden of morbidity and mortality despite advances in chronic heart failure management. Most patients with AHF present to…

Diab Vasc Dis Res. 2026 Sep-Oct;23(5):14791641261495574. doi: 10.1177/14791641261495574. Epub 2026 Oct 23. ABSTRACT AimsAlthough allopurinol is used for urate-lowering therapy, its effect on myocardial infarction risk remains unclear. This study assessed the association between allopurinol use and myocardial infarction in adults with gout.MethodsA…

J Neuroradiol. 2026 Oct 20:101610. doi: 10.1016/j.neurad.2026.101610. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Early reocclusion after endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke is underrecognized; its determinants and impact remain poorly defined. METHODS: Random-effects meta-analysis of early reocclusion after successful EVT …

Lancet Public Health. 2026 Nov;11(11):e878-e888. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00200-8. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a key determinant of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), but rates remain suboptimal worldwide. We evaluated whether a multifaceted intervention targeting emergency dispatch…

Perfusion. 2026 Sep 11:2676591261488628. doi: 10.1177/02676591261488628. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ObjectiveWe aimed to compare early and late postoperative clinical outcomes between minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and full sternotomy (FS) in patients with mitral valve (MV) infective endocarditis (IE).MethodsThis meta-analysis was conducted…

Nat Commun. 2026 Aug 13;17(1):9730. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-76438-y. ABSTRACT Heart failure (HF) affects 6.7 million people in the US and includes two major subtypes, HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), with distinct genetic architectures. We meta-analyze genome-wide association studies (GWAS)…

JAMA. 2026 Sep 10. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.16557. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Effective neuroprotective and neuroreparative therapies for acute ischemic stroke remain limited. Loberamisal is a small-molecule compound that dually targets the postsynaptic density 95 (PSD-95) pathway and α2 γ-aminobutyric acid type α (α2-GABAA)…

JACC Adv. 2026 Aug 24:103180. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103180. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-related cardiomyopathy (PRCM) is a leading cause of maternal death in the United States. PRCM symptoms often overlap with those of normal pregnancy and the lack of validated screening tools limits early recognition and contributes…

J Am Heart Assoc. 2026 Sep 9:e051559. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.126.051559. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that hypoperfusion from heart failure (HF) may contribute to cognitive decline. However, the relationship between the HF subtypes and cognition remains poorly described in real-world populations. METHODS: We conducted a…

Int J Stroke. 2026 Sep 2:17474930261487798. doi: 10.1177/17474930261487798. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BackgroundRemote ischemic conditioning (RIC), a low-cost, non-invasive therapy involving brief cycles of limb ischemia and reperfusion, may be a neuroprotective adjuvant or alternative to reperfusion therapies in acute ischemic stroke (AIS)…

Eur J Heart Fail. 2026 Sep 1:xuag283. doi: 10.1093/ejhf/xuag283. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Growing evidence implicates gut dysbiosis in heart failure (HF) pathogenesis. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesises prognostic associations of microbial metabolites in HF. METHODS: Electronic databases were searched through…

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Aug 28;105(35):e50378. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050378. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a global health burden with high mortality. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a major complication, highlighting the need for accurate risk prediction. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, guided…

Rev Port Cardiol. 2026 Aug 24:S0870-2551(26)00258-1. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2026.05.006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Heart failure (HF) is a highly prevalent condition that contributes significantly to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden worldwide. In Portugal, the PORTHOS study estimated that 16.5% of adults aged 50 years and older have…

BMJ Open Qual. 2026 Oct 15;15(4):e004408. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004408. NO ABSTRACT PMID: 42880904 | DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004408

J Neurosci Nurs. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1097/JNN.0000000000000921. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Nurse-led transitional care may improve continuity of care after stroke, but its effects on postdischarge outcomes remain uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated its effects on readmission, functional outcomes, quality…

Nurs Health Sci. 2026 Dec;28(4):e70438. doi: 10.1111/nhs.70438. ABSTRACT Chronic heart failure (CHF) is frequently complicated by post-discharge readmission. This study evaluated structured risk-stratified WeChat-based tele-nursing in routine post-discharge care. This retrospective cohort study included 112 patients with CHF hospitalized during…

Nurs Open. 2026 Oct;13(10):e70949. doi: 10.1002/nop2.70949. ABSTRACT AIMS: To identify the predictors of in-hospital survival in patients with acute ischemic stroke and to examine the association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and in-hospital mortality, thereby providing a basis for precision nursing strategies. DESIGN: A…

Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2026 Oct;23(4):e70084. doi: 10.1111/jjns.70084. ABSTRACT AIM: To compare the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions integrated into nursing care on swallowing function and safety in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. METHODS: We searched Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest, CINAHL, PubMed, and the Cochrane Central…

J Clin Nurs. 2026 Oct 11. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70597. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Heart failure is associated with psychological and behavioural challenges. Kinesiophobia and perceived nursing care may influence psychological outcomes, but their relationships remain unclear. This study examined the links between kinesiophobia,…

Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2026 Aug 31;16(4):72. doi: 10.21037/cdt-2025-493. Epub 2026 Jun 29. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Multiple interventions have been implemented with varying degrees of effectiveness. A comprehensive analysis is necessary to evaluate and characterize the efficacy of each intervention. This study aimed to examine the impact of non…

Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol. 2026 Aug 6;6(5):e002313. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.125.002313. eCollection 2026 Sep. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many primary stroke centers (PSCs) lack vascular neurologists, unnecessarily transferring thrombolysis patients to comprehensive stroke centers (CSCs). We implemented a telemedicine inpatient stroke nurse practitioner (NP)…

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Oct 12;21(1):763. doi: 10.1186/s13019-026-04684-8. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (RA-CABG) is an evolving minimally invasive alternative to conventional CABG (C-CABG), but comparative evidence remains fragmented. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review, meta-analysis, and…

BMJ Open. 2026 Oct 21;16(10):e121506. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-121506. NO ABSTRACT PMID: 42907112 | DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-121506

Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2026 Oct 21:101931. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101931. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate whether intraoperative hemoadsorption during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) improves postoperative outcomes compared with the standard of care. METHODS: We systematically searched EMBASE,…

Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2026 Oct 21:105204. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2026.105204. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND & AIMS: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are common after thoracic, upper abdominal, and cardiac surgery and are associated with adverse outcomes. Respiratory sarcopenia (RS), characterized by coexisting reductions in…

J Am Heart Assoc. 2026 Oct 20;15(20):e052512. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.126.052512. Epub 2026 Oct 16. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mental health disorders are associated with substantial morbidity and death in cardiovascular disease, yet their role in perioperative risk stratification remains unclear in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. We evaluated how…

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Oct 20:S0022-5223(26)01388-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.10.009. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To develop quality assurance models for adverse procedural events after lung resection and esophagectomy for cancer. METHODS: Using procedural outcomes after 16,430 lung resections and 3,068 esophagectomies for…

Perfusion. 2026 Sep 11:2676591261488596. doi: 10.1177/02676591261488596. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ObjectiveWe aimed to compare postoperative clinical outcomes between minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) and conventional extracorporeal circulation (CECC) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.MethodsWe performed a meta…

Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 10:S0003-4975(26)00901-X. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.08.022. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Accurate risk prediction is essential for informed clinician-patient decision making in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). We performed extended validation of an institutional risk model for composite…

Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep. 2026 Feb 26;4(3):1081-1086. doi: 10.1016/j.atssr.2026.01.018. eCollection 2026 Sep. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Clinical practice guidelines are essential for guiding clinical decisions in cardiothoracic surgery. Despite this, the quality of evidence supporting cardiothoracic surgery guidelines has not been formally assessed…

Int J Cardiol. 2026 Nov 15;463:134755. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2026.134755. Epub 2026 Aug 26. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The clinical benefit of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease (ULMCAD) remains uncertain. We performed an updated meta-analysis of…

J Am Heart Assoc. 2026 Sep;15(17):e048885. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.125.048885. Epub 2026 Aug 20. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: As transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) expands to younger and lower-risk populations, failed transcatheter heart valves are increasingly encountered, yet the optimal reintervention strategy remains uncertain. This meta…

Cardiol Rev. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001465. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Perioperative hyperglycemia in cardiac surgery is associated with wound infection, acute kidney injury, and death, yet the intravenous insulin used to treat it is itself coupled to hypoglycemia. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists lower glucose only…

J Robot Surg. 2026 Sep 7;20(1):964. doi: 10.1007/s11701-026-03930-4. ABSTRACT Robot-assisted percutaneous vascular intervention (R-PVI) has expanded beyond coronary procedures, but previous reviews were largely coronary-focused and observational. Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) warrant broader reassessment of R-PVI versus manual…

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Aug 28:S0022-5223(26)01236-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.08.017. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of prior cardiac surgery (PCS) on outcomes following Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (ATAAD) repair at a high-volume, aortic center. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis including…

BMJ. 2026 Aug 20;394:e100363. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100363. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine whether an elevated head position (30-40°) improves functional outcomes compared with a flat head position (0-10°) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke caused by anterior circulation large vessel occlusion who have achieved successful reperfusion after…

Crit Care Nurse. 2026 Oct 1;46(5):21-27. doi: 10.4037/ccn2026152. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Regional anesthesia techniques are becoming increasingly used to reduce postoperative pain, reduce opioid use, and improve other outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. OBJECTIVE: To provide critical care nurses with an overview of regional anesthesia…

J Perioper Pract. 2026 Aug 17:17504589261473132. doi: 10.1177/17504589261473132. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Preoperative anxiety, sleep disturbances and postoperative delirium are common complications among patients undergoing cardiac surgery and are associated with adverse perioperative outcomes. This scoping review aimed to synthesise…

Res Nurs Health. 2026 Aug 7. doi: 10.1002/nur.70117. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Postoperative delirium, pain, and sleep disturbances prolong recovery after cardiac surgery. Evidence for multicomponent, nurse practitioner-led interventions is limited, especially in resource-constrained settings. This study evaluated their effect on delirium,…

PLoS One. 2026 Oct 15;21(10):e0360374. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0360374. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a complication of severe aortic stenosis. Its prevalence after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and prognostic significance are understudied, as are the post-TAVI trajectories of…

EuroIntervention. 2026 Oct 19;22(20):e1082-e1091. doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-26-00602. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The optimal management of coronary artery disease in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remains uncertain. AIMS: We aimed to compare clinical outcomes between routine coronary…

Ann Vasc Surg. 2026 Oct 23:S0890-5096(26)00735-1. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2026.10.008. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Infective native aortic aneurysms (mycotic) are rare but highly lethal, and the optimal treatment strategy between endovascular repair and open surgical repair (OSR) remains debated because of a persistent trade-off…

Brain Behav. 2026 Oct;16(10):e71851. doi: 10.1002/brb3.71851. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO). However, the efficacy and safety of bridging thrombolysis (BT) compared to direct EVT (dEVT) remain controversial, particularly in…

Cardiol Rev. 2026 Oct 28. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001530. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with substantial ischemic risk, yet the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after successful CTO-PCI remains uncertain. We conducted a systematic review…

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Oct 27. doi: 10.1007/s11748-026-02404-6. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine whether dual antiplatelet therapy improves survival and major ischemic outcomes, and whether it increases major bleeding, compared with aspirin alone after coronary artery bypass grafting. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, and…

Nurs Crit Care. 2026 Nov;31(6):e70723. doi: 10.1111/nicc.70723. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite established guidelines, central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) remains a severe ICU complication due to cognitive and resource barriers hindering healthcare worker compliance. A systematic evaluation of these barriers and facilitators is…

Cardiol Rev. 2026 Oct 29. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001508. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Concomitant coronary artery disease affects 40-75% of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Three recent randomized trials yielded conflicting findings: NOTION-3 demonstrated reduced composite events with pre-TAVI percutaneous…

Br Med Bull. 2026 Oct 5;160(1):ldag035. doi: 10.1093/bmb/ldag035. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The present systematic review seeks to examine clinical factors potentially associated with endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) failure due to type II endoleaks (TIIEL). SOURCE OF DATA: Relevant literature was sourced from PubMed, including all studies…

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2026 Sep 10:S1078-5884(26)00860-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2026.09.013. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Major lower limb amputation is associated with substantial post-operative pain. While surgically placed nerve catheters are commonly used, the role of peri-operative percutaneous peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs)…

Cardiol Rev. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001467. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Coronary artery disease coexists in approximately 50% of transcatheter aortic valve implantation candidates, yet the role of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized…

PLoS One. 2026 Sep 2;21(9):e0357462. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0357462. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite widespread adoption of abbreviated (<12 months) dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) strategies after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the optimal threshold for DAPT abbreviation remains undefined. METHODS: We conducted a…

Future Cardiol. 2026 Aug;22(8):865-874. doi: 10.1080/14796678.2026.2713341. Epub 2026 Aug 5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiac complications from prior oncologic therapies and radiation are being increasingly recognized and patients with symptomatic severe aortic valve disease and a history of prior chest radiation represent a high-risk group in which…

N Engl J Med. 2026 Sep 10;395(10):972-982. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2605373. Epub 2026 Aug 29. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Complete coronary-artery revascularization is recommended in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease, but the preferred strategy for identifying nonculprit lesions that warrant treatment…

Ann Vasc Surg. 2026 Sep 4:S0890-5096(26)00631-X. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2026.08.034. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) traditionally relies on iodinated contrast media (ICM), which can be problematic in patients with renal insufficiency or iodine allergy. Carbon dioxide (CO2) has emerged as a…

Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2026 Oct 15;54(5):1586-1597. doi: 10.62641/aep.2291. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To assess whether integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) into refined perioperative nursing is associated with improvements in postoperative sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting…

J Integr Complement Med. 2026 Aug 17:27683605261475452. doi: 10.1177/27683605261475452. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most common major surgical procedures, and patients often experience severe postoperative pain. Effective, safe, and nonpharmacological strategies are needed to…

J Vasc Nurs. 2026 Sep;44(3):250-260. doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2026.05.002. Epub 2026 May 30. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Patients undergoing open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm face a lifesaving but profoundly demanding procedure that disrupts everyday life and creates challenges for their physical, emotional, and existential well-being. This review…

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Oct 7;68(10):ezag182. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezag182. ABSTRACT Aortic valve repair is a complex and evolving field that requires multidisciplinary teamwork among heart specialists to diagnose and treat various causes and mechanisms of aortic regurgitation and proximal thoracic aortic aneurysms across all age groups. From…

Stroke . 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000537. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Health literacy is a critical component of high-quality stroke care. Across the continuum from prevention through recovery, health literacy is strongly associated with functional outcomes and stroke-related morbidity. Despite its importance, it is often…

J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Oct 15:S0735-1097(26)07722-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2026.09.008. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Regular physical activity and structured exercise are foundational for cardiovascular prevention and treatment, yet exercise prescription remains inconsistently integrated into routine cardiovascular care. This American College of…

Circulation . 2026 Oct 22. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001490. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Intraoperative management of a patient undergoing cardiac surgery requires continuous and independent interventions by multiple healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists, among others. Although each clinician…

J Card Fail. 2027 Oct 13:S1071-9164(26)00535-X. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2026.09.001. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This is the updated 2026 version of the iCARDIO Alliance Global Implementation Guidelines on Heart Failure - originally published in 2025. In these guidelines, we aim to consider inconsistencies in healthcare access, varying…

Curr Opin Lipidol. 2026 Oct 27. doi: 10.1097/MOL.0000000000001063. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The global burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) drives lipid-lowering strategies, now undergoing their biggest transformation since statins. In 2025 and 2026, the two most influential guideline bodies, the…

Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Oct 20:S0003-4975(26)01047-7. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.09.059. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Strategies to recruit the left ventricle in borderline left heart (BLH), whether utilizing primary or staged recruitment strategy, are challenged by lack of consensus regarding optimal substrate, timing, and…