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OCT imaging proves noninferior to intravascular ultrasound for complex heart stenting

Optical coherence tomography was noninferior to intravascular ultrasound to guide stenting in patients with left main coronary artery disease, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

UC San Diego researchers win DARPA award to develop improved red blood cells

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have been awarded a contract of up to $11.312 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to pursue a high-risk, high-reward research project aimed at developing optimized red blood cells that can temporarily boost human performance and health.

31 Aug 2026

Left atrial appendage closure benefits only high-risk cardiac surgery patients

Results do not support routine closure of the left atrial appendage in all patients undergoing open-heart surgery but those at high stroke risk may benefit.

31 Aug 2026

New BioTAK score accurately identifies Takotsubo syndrome before catheterization

Takotsubo syndrome is an acute heart condition that primarily affects postmenopausal women and is often triggered by severe emotional or physical stress.

31 Aug 2026

New tool predicts heart failure treatment effects on blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium

A new heart failure (HF) treatment effect calculator could help overcome one of the largest barriers to effective heart failure care by predicting the expected effects of treatment on blood pressure, kidney function and potassium levels.

31 Aug 2026

Older heart attack patients need routine invasive treatment rather than selective care

A routine invasive approach should not be replaced with a more selective approach in older patients with the most common type of heart attack.

31 Aug 2026

Night owls face tougher work-life balance and higher mental risks

Balancing work and personal life is more challenging for evening types, or "night owls", than for morning types, or "early birds".

31 Aug 2026

Newly discovered lung immune cells could transform future flu vaccine design

Influenza continues to cause major illness each year in the United States, leading to more than 35,000 deaths annually. Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with weakened immune systems, and those with chronic conditions such as heart disease, metabolic disorders, and cancer are especially vulnerable.

31 Aug 2026

Early cardiac monitoring reveals hidden arrhythmias in patients with unexplained fainting

Early ECG monitoring initiated in the emergency department (ED) has the potential to transform the care of thousands of patients who attend the ED with unexplained fainting.

31 Aug 2026

Virtual e-health system safely monitors cardiac devices and cuts costs

A virtual e-health system (VIRTUES) was as safe and effective as standard care for monitoring the function of cardiac implantable electronic devices, with the benefit of cost savings and patient satisfaction.

31 Aug 2026

AFM data shouldn't need a workstation just to be looked at

SafmViewer is now on Google Play – a small, free, view-only companion app for the Semilab AFM family.

From Semilab Semiconductor Physics Laboratory 31 Aug 2026

Targeted lead placement fails to improve cardiac resynchronization outcomes

Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in The Lancet.

31 Aug 2026

Anticoagulation lowers subclinical leaflet thrombosis after TAVI procedure

After transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), anticoagulation reduced imaging signs of clot formation on the new valve compared with antiplatelet therapy, without compromising safety. This was the main finding of the ACASA-TAVI trial presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in JAMA.

31 Aug 2026

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair lowers mortality and hospitalizations in high-risk patients

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair significantly improved clinical outcomes in high-risk patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine.

31 Aug 2026

Nurse-led collaborative care significantly improves heart failure patient outcomes

Days alive and out of hospital were significantly increased in patients with heart failure when a nurse-coordinated collaborative care model was introduced, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in Circulation.

31 Aug 2026

A personalized elimination diet changed the gut microbiome in people with migraine

In a 12-week randomized, sham-controlled trial of 98 adults with migraine, eliminating IgG-positive foods altered gut microbial composition and produced a greater reduction in serum zonulin than a sham elimination diet. The microbial changes were associated with previously reported reductions in CGRP and IL-6 and improvements in migraine and sleep, although the authors emphasized that these mechanistic links remain exploratory.

31 Aug 2026

Exercise intervention associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden

An exercise program combining short-term supervision with long-term home-based exercise was associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden and other meaningful benefits, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

The scale told a similar story across three diets. The liver told a different one

In a randomized controlled trial of people with metabolically unhealthy obesity, approximately 10% weight loss improved insulin sensitivity and several cardiometabolic measures across ketogenic, Mediterranean, and very-low-fat plant-forward diets. However, the very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet produced larger improvements in hepatic insulin sensitivity and greater reductions in liver fat and several glucose and insulin measures than the higher-carbohydrate diets.

31 Aug 2026

SHASTA trials show substantial triglyceride reductions with plozasiran

Plozasiran treatment resulted in substantial reductions in triglyceride levels in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia after one year, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine.

31 Aug 2026

Experts call for safer weight loss as concerns grow over GLP-1 use

An editorial in Diabetology International argues that inappropriate GLP-1 use should be judged not only by regulatory compliance or off-label prescribing, but also by whether weight reduction is medically safe, nutritionally adequate, and properly supervised. Drawing on Japanese reports of ketosis and ketoacidosis following inappropriate tirzepatide use, the authors call for greater attention to the risks of unsafe weight-loss practices alongside medication-related harms.

30 Aug 2026

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OCT imaging proves noninferior to intravascular ultrasound for complex heart stenting

UC San Diego researchers win DARPA award to develop improved red blood cells

Left atrial appendage closure benefits only high-risk cardiac surgery patients

New BioTAK score accurately identifies Takotsubo syndrome before catheterization

New tool predicts heart failure treatment effects on blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium

Older heart attack patients need routine invasive treatment rather than selective care

Night owls face tougher work-life balance and higher mental risks

Newly discovered lung immune cells could transform future flu vaccine design

Early cardiac monitoring reveals hidden arrhythmias in patients with unexplained fainting

Virtual e-health system safely monitors cardiac devices and cuts costs

AFM data shouldn't need a workstation just to be looked at

Targeted lead placement fails to improve cardiac resynchronization outcomes

Anticoagulation lowers subclinical leaflet thrombosis after TAVI procedure

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair lowers mortality and hospitalizations in high-risk patients

Nurse-led collaborative care significantly improves heart failure patient outcomes

A personalized elimination diet changed the gut microbiome in people with migraine

Exercise intervention associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden

The scale told a similar story across three diets. The liver told a different one

SHASTA trials show substantial triglyceride reductions with plozasiran

Experts call for safer weight loss as concerns grow over GLP-1 use

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