Cardiologie et chirurgies cardiaques et vasculaires

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…

J Arrhythm. 2026 Aug 21;42(4):e70449. doi: 10.1002/joa3.70449. eCollection 2026 Aug. ABSTRACT Advanced cardiac imaging can characterize infarct substrate and guide ablation strategy and lesion delivery during ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation, but its incremental benefit over conventional strategies in ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) remains…

BMJ Open. 2026 Aug 18;16(8):e107134. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107134. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, of which coronary artery disease is the most common form. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a serious complication following acute myocardial infarction (MI), accounting for the highest percentage…

Curr Probl Cardiol. 2026 Aug 25:103434. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2026.103434. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myocardial fibrosis on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), assessed by late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) and parametric mapping, is an established predictor of adverse events in cardiomyopathy. We assessed whether…

JAMA. 2026 Aug 30. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.17246. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Gene-silencing therapies reduce hepatic transthyretin (TTR) production and have been evaluated in phase 3 trials in TTR amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). However, differences in trial design and background therapies have limited assessment of the overall…

BMJ Open. 2026 Aug 14;16(8):e118322. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-118322. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Methadone is a long-acting opioid used to treat opioid use disorder, cancer pain and provide perioperative analgesia. Methadone administration has been associated with QTc interval prolongation and consequently an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias…

JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Aug 19. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2026.2992. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Left atrial (LA) dysfunction may play an important role in the pathophysiology of transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) and is driven by LA remodeling and amyloid infiltration. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prognostic…

Curr Cardiol Rev. 2026 Aug 6. doi: 10.2174/011573403X487301260723154428. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: To systematically evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of stem cell and gene therapies in congenital heart disease (CHD). METHODS: The search included PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials…

Nat Commun. 2026 Jul 30;17(1):9240. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-76083-5. ABSTRACT Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receiving maintenance dialysis have a high burden of heart failure (HF), with cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death, yet are largely excluded from randomized trials. Using the TriNetX federated electronic health…

JAMA Neurol. 2026 Aug 31. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.2855. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Patients with branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related stroke are predisposed to early neurological deterioration (END) and disability. However, large-scale clinical trials focused on the prevention of the deterioration and recurrent stroke in…

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)…

Health Sci Rep. 2026 Aug 26;9(9):e73110. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.73110. eCollection 2026 Sep. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Self-care and medication adherence are key factors in the management of patients with myocardial infarction (MI), but many patients face challenges in these areas and require novel care approaches. This study, based on a self-care…

Curr Probl Cardiol. 2026 Aug 29:103437. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2026.103437. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIMS: This study compares the outcomes of adult patients with acutely decompensated heart failure(ADHF) treated with intravenous(IV) diuretics in an inpatient setting versus outpatient management in heart failure specialist nurse delivered…

World J Crit Care Med. 2026 Sep 9;15(3):119122. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.119122. eCollection 2026 Sep 9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Timely administration of adrenaline during in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) with non-shockable rhythms is recommended, yet delays are common when drug administration depends on physician authorisation. AIM: To evaluate whether…

J Adv Nurs. 2026 Aug 31. doi: 10.1111/jan.70738. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIM: To compare the effectiveness of different intervention strategies for improving self-care maintenance, self-care management and self-care confidence in adults with heart failure. DESIGN: Systematic review and network meta-analysis. METHODS: Following PRISMA-NMA…

J Am Heart Assoc. 2026 Oct 16:e052512. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.126.052512. Online ahead of print. 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…

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Sep 7:S0022-5223(26)01291-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.08.028. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In robotic-assisted coronary surgery, few programs use the robot to execute the complete procedure (totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass [TECAB]). We report lessons learned from >1,000 consecutive TECAB…

Lancet. 2026 Aug 22;408(10556):711-720. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01288-2. Epub 2026 Jul 31. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a common but invasive operation traditionally performed through a median sternotomy. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) CABG via small thoracotomy might improve postoperative recovery,…

BMJ. 2026 Aug 19;394:e100407. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100407. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of intravenous iron on red cell transfusion and recovery after cardiac surgery. DESIGN: International, multicentre, double blind, placebo controlled randomised trial (ITACS). SETTING: 33 hospitals across 10 countries. Participants were enrolled…

JAMA. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.13328. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass often require platelet transfusions for bleeding. Platelets are routinely stored at room temperature (20-24 °C) for up to 5 to 7 days; however, cold storage (1-6 °C) may allow for increased…

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,…

Implement Sci Commun. 2026 Jul 20. doi: 10.1186/s43058-026-01043-5. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Implementation of complex nursing interventions remains challenging, with success varying substantially across healthcare settings. Most implementation research assesses barriers and facilitators at single timepoints, limiting…

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…

JAMA. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.17302. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibition is recommended as second- or third-line lipid-lowering therapy after myocardial infarction (MI), resulting in prolonged periods of inadequate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)…

Int J Cardiol. 2026 Nov 1;462:134712. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2026.134712. Epub 2026 Aug 1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Complete revascularization is recommended in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease. However, whether the non-culprit lesions should be evaluated using angiography or fractional flow…

Ann Vasc Surg. 2026 Aug 19:S0890-5096(26)00598-4. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2026.08.015. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare perioperative outcomes between aorto-uni-iliac (AUI) and bifurcated (BIF) endograft configurations in patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA). METHODS…

Am J Cardiol. 2026 Aug 17:S0002-9149(26)00484-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.07.029. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), 12-month dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has long been the standard of care. However, emerging evidence suggests that…

J Endovasc Ther. 2026 Aug 13:15266028261467331. doi: 10.1177/15266028261467331. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Endovascular repair has increasingly been adopted as a less-invasive alternative to open surgery for popliteal artery aneurysms, yet its long-term durability remains debated. Since the last comprehensive review in 2015,…

JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 24;19(16):2251-2261. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2026.06.021. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Drug-coated balloons improve outcomes after femoropopliteal angioplasty, but concerns regarding the long-term safety of paclitaxel-coated devices have prompted interest in alternative antiproliferative strategies. OBJECTIVES: This study…

JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 31:S1936-8798(26)02022-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2026.06.023. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Graft failure after coronary artery bypass grafting is a common clinical problem associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Although percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for bypass graft lesions is…

J Robot Surg. 2026 Aug 4;20(1):790. doi: 10.1007/s11701-026-03717-7. ABSTRACT In many medical specialties, robot-assisted surgery has become a crucial option for surgical interventions. However, its adoption in vascular surgery remains limited, with this discipline lagging behind other fields in both research and application of this technology…

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…

Pak J Med Sci. 2026 Aug;42(8):2100-2106. doi: 10.12669/pjms.42.8.16632. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact of nursing risk management on quality of life (QoL), complications and nursing care satisfaction in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODOLOGY: A retrospective analysis was conducted of 156 patients with…

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…

Can J Cardiol. 2026 Oct 12:S0828-282X(26)01054-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.07.372. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The management of mitral valve (MV) and tricuspid valve (TV) regurgitation has undergone significant transformation during the past decade. This change has been driven by a growing understanding of the adverse clinical consequences of…

Neth Heart J. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1007/s12471-026-02085-z. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This article contextualises the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and pregnancy in the Netherlands. The guideline addendum provides additional recommendations for situations where the ESC…

Circulation . 2026 Sep 8. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001466. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Since the publication of the 2015 American Heart Association scientific statement on infective endocarditis, its incidence has increased, its epidemiology has changed, and novel diagnostic and treatment options have become available. Updated case…

Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2026 Aug 29;15(8):634-648. doi: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuag100. ABSTRACT Cardiogenic shock is a complex clinical syndrome with a high mortality risk. As heterogeneity of patient presentation is high and diagnosis not standardized, a timely diagnosis and thus initiation of treatment are oftentimes not achieved, further…

Stroke . 2026 Aug 27. doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000536. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIM: The "2026 Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery" replaces the 2016 "Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery." This updated guideline is intended to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence-based set of…

Europace. 2026 Aug 4;28(8):euag153. doi: 10.1093/europace/euag153. ABSTRACT Myocarditis is an important and frequently underrecognized cause of atrioventricular conduction disease and ventricular arrhythmias and may also be associated with atrial arrhythmias and sinus node dysfunction. Arrhythmic risk evolves over time as a result of the interplay…