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Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Recommendations

Heart, kidney, and metabolic disease do not exist in silos. Explore this expert Italian consensus on multidisciplinary CKM care, SGLT2i, and GLP-1RA titration.

Cracking the Amyloid Code: New Horizons in ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Breakthrough therapies and non-invasive scintigraphy are redefining cardiac amyloidosis care. Explore tafamidis outcomes, genetics, and novel stabilizers. Submit by 10 Oct 2026.

Reimagining cardiac rehabilitation: lessons from history for a post‑MI future

Explore how cardiac rehabilitation evolved from strict bed rest to modern post‑MI care. Julie Redfern (University of Sydney) and Tom Briffa (University of Western Australia) trace its history and outline how programs must modernize for today’s patients

Beyond Insulation: Active Roles of Epicardial and Brown Fat

Adipose tissue actively modulates coronary inflammation and remodeling. Explore molecular mechanisms, novel thermogenic targets, and metabolic therapies. Submit by 20 Mar 2027.

AI at the Bedside: Next-Gen Cardiac Imaging in Critical Care

Automated probe guidance, chamber segmentation, and hemodynamic classification bring expert echo precision to the ICU. Submit your AI imaging research by 31 Mar 2027.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

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Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Recommendations

Cracking the Amyloid Code: New Horizons in ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Reimagining cardiac rehabilitation: lessons from history for a post‑MI future

Beyond Insulation: Active Roles of Epicardial and Brown Fat

AI at the Bedside: Next-Gen Cardiac Imaging in Critical Care

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masanori aikawa

hendrik tevaearai stahel

jun-ichi abe

elena aikawa

Articles

Association of obesity–metabolic phenotypes with coronary artery disease prevalence: interaction and exploratory mediation analyses of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

Impact of body mass index on outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection

Temporal evolution of clinical event risk after primary-prevention ICD implantation: Chagas vs. non-Chagas dilated cardiomyopathy

Case Report: Postoperative pulmonary embolism causing obstructive shock and circulatory collapse after gynecologic surgery: successful rescue with VA-ECMO

Atherosclerosis and Vascular Medicine

Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk Using Smartwatch-Measured Pulse Wave Velocity in China: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Caveolin-1 in Atherosclerosis: From Endothelial Lipoprotein Transport to Vascular Immunometabolic Remodeling

Targeting lipocalin-2 in atherosclerosis: biological functions, pathogenic mechanisms, and therapeutic potential

Prognostic value of the atherogenic index of plasma combined with lactate-to-albumin ratio for in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock

Clinical characteristics of subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged and elderly populations with different glucose metabolism statuses: a cross-sectional study

Evaluation of hepatic infantile hemangiomas: the potential of contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Yiqihuoxue Formula improves atherosclerosis by regulating macrophage polarization associated with enhanced STAT6/PPARγ pathway

Association and Discriminative Value of Insulin Resistance Surrogate Markers for Aortic Stiffness in Asymptomatic Adults

The role of IL-6 in atherosclerosis: a narrative review

Combined assessment of carotid intima–media thickness and epicardial fat thickness for cardiovascular risk stratification in asymptomatic South Indian adults

PVN-centered multi-omics and single-cell analyses suggest shared inflammatory and immune features in acute myocardial infarction-associated ventricular arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation

From particle count to residence time: a kinetic framework for atherogenic risk

A Guide to Cell-Type-Specific Cre Mouse Models in Atherosclerosis: From Background Strains to Future Directions

Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Diabetic Patients in the Medical-Surgical Cardiology Department of Donka National Hospital in Guinea: A Study of 34 Cases

hTERT associates with Rab7A to enhance autophagy and rescue oxLDL induced endothelial dysfunction

Plasma Trimethylamine N-Oxide and Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Case-Control Studies

Heart Valve Disease

Lipoprotein(a) in Calcific Aortic Stenosis: Mechanistic Insights, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Therapies

A screening method for aortic valve disease based on spectral analysis of a single-channel electrocardiogram using machine learning algorithms

Bioprosthetic heart valve degeneration: new insights into structural remodeling and calcification

Simulation-Guided Outlet Valve Repair: Early Integration of Computationally-Derived Principles of Free-Edge Length in Bicuspidization Repair

Editorial: Future of heart valve surgery: enhancing outcomes with innovative technologies

Prognostic value of left atrial reservoir strain and global work efficiency in medically managed secondary mitral regurgitation: a mediation analysis

Learning from the kidney: improving heart recovery from hypothermia

Pathogenicity Assessment of a Bicuspid Aortic Valve–Associated ELASTIN Variant Using a Zebrafish Model

Ultra–low-contrast transfemoral TAVI using the MyVal transcatheter heart valve: a prospective single-center feasibility and safety study

TRI-SCORE based risk stratification across contemporary treatment strategies for isolated tricuspid regurgitation: a multicenter retrospective analysis

Pre- and post-dilatation in transcatheter aortic valve implantation with self-expanding valves: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Correction: Autologous pericardial soft-ring annuloplasty may offer improved long-term control of rheumatic functional tricuspid regurgitation: a propensity-matched cohort study

A novel composite inflammatory–metabolic index for long-term prognosis after TAVR: the modifying role of left ventricular ejection fraction

Editorial: Mitral valve disease: in memoriam Adrian Chester

Polymeric mitral valve replacement in rheumatic heart disease: hemodynamic and early clinical outcomes from a dedicated sub-analysis of the India Surgical Trial

Can transesophageal echocardiography be safely deferred? A low-cost predictive model using D-dimer to exclude left atrial thrombus in treatment-naïve rheumatic mitral stenosis

Cardiovascular Surgery

Impact of body mass index on outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection

4D-Micro: A Tiered, Testable Framework for Hemodynamic-Tissue Perfusion Mismatch in Cardiac Surgery

A Novel Morphological Assessment Approach for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Automated Segmentation and Measurement Using a Semi-Supervised Deep Learning Algorithm

Perioperative Temporary Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device Support in Patients with Low Ejection Fraction Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Impact of left subclavian artery management on surgical efficiency and perioperative cerebral infarction in type A aortic dissection under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest: a single-center retrospective cohort study

Anticoagulant Effects of Nafamostat Administered via Central Venous Catheter versus the ECMO Circuit in Adults Receiving ECMO Support

Perioperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio trajectories and creatinine-defined acute kidney disease after cardiac surgery: a study using the INSPIRE database

Prognostic Implication of Time in Target Range of Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Comparison of Hybrid Coronary Revascularization and Minimally Invasive Multivessel CABG for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease

Pharmacological strategies for myocardial protection in cardiac surgery: current science and the emerging role of multi-omics and artificial intelligence

Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors of hybrid aortic arch repair: a 15-year cohort study

Exploring the role of ascending aortic length to prevent type A acute aortic dissection

Clinical outcomes of external fenestration TEVAR in Stanford type B aortic dissection involving the left subclavian artery: a retrospective study

Application of the combined technique of novel transseptal puncture guidewire and steerable sheath in left atrial appendage occlusion: a preliminary feasibility case series

Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair vs. Replacement in Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation With Left Ventricular Enlargement

Postoperative Lactate Trajectories Predict In-Hospital Adverse Outcomes and Differ by Surgical Approach in Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Study

Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Case Report: Postoperative pulmonary embolism causing obstructive shock and circulatory collapse after gynecologic surgery: successful rescue with VA-ECMO

Urokinase Redux: Route, Compartment, Access, and Pharmacological Evolution from Native Urokinase to Recombinant Prourokinase

Chamber-specific long-term prognosis of intracardiac thrombus: a 21-year propensity-matched cohort study

Integration of hereditary thrombophilia data and polygenic risk scores into prognostic models improves differential diagnosis of CTEPH

Left Atrial Appendage Morphology and Hemodynamics: Potential New Markers for Individualized Thromboembolic Risk Assessment in Atrial Fibrillation

Hybrid Surgical Thromboembolectomy and Crossover Endovascular Revascularization for Acute Lower-Limb Ischemia in a Patient with Active Ovarian Cancer Receiving a PARP Inhibitor (Fuzuloparib): A Case Report and Literature Review