Cardiovascular Diseases

Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

Higher nighttime light exposure was associated with adverse changes in cardiac structure and function and increased risks of cardiovascular disease…

2 days ago

Rising Prevalence of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Over the Past Two Decades

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that the prevalence of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) is increasing, particularly over the past…

1 week ago

Silent Atherosclerosis Common in Early Adulthood and Progressively Worsening with Age

Silent atherosclerosis was detectable as early as young adulthood and became progressively more prevalent and extensive with age, with a…

1 week ago

Function-Guided Complete Revascularization Improves Outcomes in STEMI

In patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel coronary artery disease, complete coronary revascularization guided by functional coronary…

2 weeks ago

2026 Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction

The Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (MI) updates the classification of MI by defining three major clinical settings—primary MI,…

2 weeks ago

Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Improves Outcomes in Intermediate-High–Risk Pulmonary Embolism

In patients with intermediate-high–risk acute pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis with alteplase plus anticoagulation significantly reduced the 7-day risk of death,…

2 weeks ago

Atorvastatin Prevents Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults without Prior Cardiovascular Disease

In a large randomized trial, atorvastatin 40 mg daily significantly reduced major cardiovascular events by 30% among community-dwelling adults aged…

2 weeks ago

Aficamten Improves Exercise Capacity and Health Status in Nonobstructive HCM

In patients with symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), aficamten significantly improved exercise capacity and patient-reported health status compared with placebo…

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DOACs Reduce Cardiovascular Events in Atrial Fibrillation at Intermediate Stroke Risk

In patients with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk for stroke, direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy significantly reduced the 24-month risk…

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Recombinant Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Cardiovascular Risk

The recombinant shingles vaccine was associated with a 9% reduction in overall cardiovascular burden over 7 years among adults aged…

3 weeks ago

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