Cardiology (all articles)
Meta-Analysis: Complete vs. Culprit-Lesion-Only Revascularization for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
22 May, 2020 | 04:36h | UTCComplete vs Culprit-Lesion-Only Revascularization for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 and Cardiac Disease
21 May, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCCommentary: Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 and Cardiac Disease – American College of Cardiology
Cardiovascular Considerations in Treating Patients with COVID-19
21 May, 2020 | 09:16h | UTCRelated: Association of Cardiovascular Disease With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Severity: A Meta-Analysis – Current Problems in Cardiology AND Cardiology After COVID-19: Physicians Predict Lasting Change – TCTMD
See also: COVID-19: Updates for Cardiologists
Study Shows Lower Incidence of Hospitalization for Acute Myocardial Infarction After the Covid-19 Pandemic
20 May, 2020 | 09:54h | UTCRelated Study: Reduced Rate of Hospital Admissions for ACS during Covid-19 Outbreak in Northern Italy – New England Journal of Medicine
Meta-Analysis: ACEI/ARB Use and Risk of Infection or Severity or Mortality of COVID-19
20 May, 2020 | 09:50h | UTCRelated Study (Preprint): Association of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers with the Risk of Hospitalization and Death in Hypertensive Patients with Coronavirus Disease-19 – medRxiv
Meta-Analysis: Association of Blood Pressure Lowering with Incident Dementia or Cognitive Impairment
20 May, 2020 | 09:45h | UTCAssociation of Blood Pressure Lowering With Incident Dementia or Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Controlling blood pressure may reduce dementia risk by 7% – UPI
Covid-19 Case Series: Acute Heart Failure in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
19 May, 2020 | 04:37h | UTCRelated Case Report: Cardiac dysfunction and thrombocytopenia-associated multiple organ failure inflammation phenotype in a severe paediatric case of COVID-19 – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
Related Commentary on Twitter
3 reports of #COVID in children and adolescents today:
35 kids w/ multi-organ inflammatory syndrome and heart failure https://t.co/0gMMS7Kgdm
3 kids w/ skin presentations @TheLancetInfDis https://t.co/WwafDSMA8p
Adolescent like top above @LancetChildAdol https://t.co/AbSkLbN6On pic.twitter.com/vsfpNT173A— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) May 18, 2020
Systematic Review: Risks and Impact of ACE Inhibitors or ARBs on SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults
18 May, 2020 | 01:47h | UTC
Study: Use of Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone System Inhibitors Does Not Increase the Risk of COVID-19 Requiring Admission to Hospital
18 May, 2020 | 01:45h | UTCCommentary: Hypertension, renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system inhibition, and COVID-19 – The Lancet
Description of an Outbreak of Severe Kawasaki-like Disease at the Italian Epicenter of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic
15 May, 2020 | 03:53h | UTCCommentaries: Kawasaki-like disease: emerging complication during the COVID-19 pandemic – The Lancet AND Kawasaki-like COVID-19 complication found in Italian kids – CIDRAP AND What we know about the new Covid-19-linked illness in children – Vox AND Coronavirus: Children affected by rare Kawasaki-like disease – BBC
Related: Case Series: Hyperinflammatory Shock in Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Cohort Study: Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Intake Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
15 May, 2020 | 03:24h | UTCCommentary: Drinking sugary drinks daily may be linked to higher risk of CVD in women – American Heart Association AND Gulping down 1 or more sugary drinks a day could put you at risk for cardiovascular disease – CNN
Meta-Analysis: Prognosis of Unrecognized Myocardial Infarction Determined by ECG or Cardiac MRI
12 May, 2020 | 03:10h | UTC
Comparison Approaches to Lipid Management: AHA/ACC vs. ESC/EAS Guidelines
12 May, 2020 | 03:07h | UTC
Perspective: Surfing the Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic As A Cardiovascular Clinician
11 May, 2020 | 00:37h | UTCSurfing the Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic As A Cardiovascular Clinician – Circulation (PDF)
[Abstract Only] Study: No Increased Risk of Infections with Resterilized and Reused Pacemakers or Defibrillators
11 May, 2020 | 00:21h | UTCInfections Associated with Resterilized Pacemakers and Defibrillators – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Infections With Resterilized Pacemakers and Defibrillators – American College of Cardiology AND No increased risk of infection with recycled pacemakers and defibrillators – Cardiovascular Business
Canadian Guideline: Acetylsalicylic Acid for Prevention of Vascular Events
11 May, 2020 | 00:05h | UTC
Study: Combustible vs. Electronic Cigarettes Alterations in Vascular Function
11 May, 2020 | 00:10h | UTCCommentary: Like Tobacco, Long-term E-Cigarettes Harm Vascular Function – TCTMD AND Vascular Damage Similar With E-cigarettes, Traditional Cigarettes – American College of Cardiology
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Monotherapy with a P2Y12 Inhibitor vs. Aspirin for Secondary Prevention in Patients with Established Atherosclerosis
8 May, 2020 | 10:07h | UTCMonotherapy with a P2Y12 inhibitor or aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with established atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
AHA Policy Statement: Call to Action to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Patients
8 May, 2020 | 10:02h | UTCNews Release: American Heart Association issues call to action to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients
[Abstract Only] Study: Atrial Septal Aneurysm, Not Shunt Size, Tied to Recurrent PFO-related Stroke
7 May, 2020 | 08:58h | UTCAtrial Septal Aneurysm, Not Shunt Size, Tied to Recurrent PFO-related Stroke – TCTMD
2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines
7 May, 2020 | 09:00h | UTC2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines – Hypertension
White Paper: Current Perspectives on COVID‐19 and Cardiovascular Disease
5 May, 2020 | 04:25h | UTC
AHA/ACC Guidance: Safe Reintroduction of Cardiovascular Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
5 May, 2020 | 04:22h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients
5 May, 2020 | 04:06h | UTCNews Release: Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum – American Heart Association
Meta-Analysis: Effects of Restrictive vs. Liberal Transfusion Strategies on Longer-term Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery
5 May, 2020 | 03:54h | UTCRelated: Randomized Trial: In Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, A Restrictive Transfusion Approach Does Not Increase the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury (selection of studies on the subject)


