Cardiology Journal Articles

• Social Media and Sports Cardiology: Potential Pitfalls In this commentary, the authors underscore the potential dangers of social media speculation and disinformation in a rush to diagnosis of sudden cardiac arrest in competitive athletes.
  Circulation, July 02, 2023
• Lipid-Lowering Therapy in the Elderly: Are Guidelines Ageist? Are patients 75 and older being inadequately treated with statin therapy based on current guidelines?
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, June 25, 2023
• Anticoagulated Patients With AF After Falls or Head Injury This study aimed to estimate the frequency of falls or head injuries among patients treated with oral anticoagulation. How do falls impact the risk of intracranial hemorrhage and major bleeding?
  Stroke, June 22, 2023
• Detection of Vulnerable Plaque With Intravascular Imaging According to this commentary, a new study conclusively demonstrates that optical coherence tomography as well as other noninvasive imaging modalities are capable of detecting vulnerable plaque.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, June 18, 2023
• New Paradigms to Address Long-Term Exercise Adherence While regular physical activity is widely recommended for the prevention and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease, long-term adherence remains a challenge. How might adherence be improved?
  Circulation, June 18, 2023
• Adolescent Hypertension and Stroke in Young Adulthood Hypertension is a well-established risk factor for stroke in adults. What impact does hypertension in adolescence have on stroke risk in young adulthood?
  Stroke, June 08, 2023
• Nonthrombogenic Roles of the Left Atrial Appendage Does the left atrial appendage have important nonthrombogenic roles? This paper discusses recent studies which demonstrate other functions of the LAA, with potential therapeutic implications.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, June 04, 2023
• EndMT: Potential Target of Doxorubicin Cardiotoxicity A new review looks at the potential role of endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in the development of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.
  American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, May 24, 2023
• Sudden Cardiac Death Among Adolescents in the United Kingdom This study investigated various etiologies of sudden cardiac death and their association with physical activity in a large cohort of adolescents, both athletes and non-athletes.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 21, 2023
• Bleeding Events After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement This review provides an in-depth overview of bleeding events after TAVR and their clinical impact, as well as antithrombotic management and its potential influence on bleeding complications.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 14, 2023
• Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Obese Patients This paper examines the unique clinical challenges which accompany the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in persons who are overweight or obese.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 07, 2023
• Elevated LDL Triglycerides and Atherosclerotic Risk Are low-density lipoprotein triglycerides associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 30, 2023
• Should We Reject Dietary Supplements for Reducing LDL-C? This commentary addresses whether selected dietary supplements, particularly plant sterols or stanols and soluble fibers, should be promoted as lowering LDL cholesterol.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 23, 2023
• Micronutrient Supplementation to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Which micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health? This study created a comprehensive evidence-based map that systematically quantifies the impact of micronutrients on CVD outcomes.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 16, 2023
• Dietary Salt Intake and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease According to a new study, adding salt to foods is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and especially heart failure.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 09, 2023
• Ancestry, Lipoprotein(a), and Cardiovascular Risk Thresholds This review summarizes current literature on ancestral differences in Lp(a) levels and their potential impact in the emerging field of Lp(a) in clinical trials and clinical care.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 02, 2023
• Effects of SGLT Inhibitors on Cardiovascular Death Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of cardiac illness and mortality. What is the impact of sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors on major adverse cardiovascular events in these patients?
  American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, March 28, 2023
• Impact of Peridevice Leak on 5-Year Outcomes After LAA Closure What is the impact of postimplantation peridevice leak on on clinical outcomes after implantation of the Watchman device?
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, March 26, 2023
• Gender Differences in Takotsubo Syndrome Takotsubo syndrome most commonly occurs in women; little is known about its occurrence in men. This study provides a comprehensive description of disease characteristics and outcomes of TTS in males.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, March 12, 2023
• Sleep Restriction and Energy Intake/Expenditure and Obesity This study investigated the impact of prolonged sleep restriction on energy intake, energy expenditure, and regional fat storage in healthy weight individuals.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, March 12, 2023