New iron deficiency guidelines raise key blood test cutoffs
Could current blood test cutoffs be missing iron deficiency? New guidelines recommend higher ferritin thresholds for key patient…
Catheter-directed thrombolysis improves short-term outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients
In patients with intermediate−high risk pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis improved short-term clinical outcomes compared with standard anticoagulation therapy…
SWITCH SWEDEHEART trial shows prasugrel matches ticagrelor with less bleeding
Prasugrel reduced major cardiovascular events to the same extent as ticagrelor but with lower major bleeding after coronary…
Würzburg researchers discover alternative approach to preventing thrombosis
Glycoprotein VI, or GPVI for short, is a surface receptor found exclusively on platelets and their precursor cells,…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
Decline In Newborn Vitamin K Shots Means More Life-Threatening Bleeds
Newborn babies need a Vitamin K shot to prevent life-threatening bleeding. getty Newborns typically receive an injection of…
Updated ABCs framework gives clinicians a clearer path to prevent heart disease
From PREVENT™ risk scoring to CKM care and healthy aging, the updated ABCs framework turns complex cardiovascular guidance…
Severe gum disease linked to early kidney function decline
A growing body of research suggests that the effects of periodontitis extend far beyond the mouth. In a…
Wearable devices may help detect menstrual health changes earlier
From heart rate and skin temperature to cycle variability and menopause symptoms, wearable devices are giving researchers an…
Evaluating stroke-prevention strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation by age
The EuroPCR Course Directors have selected 3 major late-breaking trials that will be presented for the first time during EuroPCR 2026 and are set to impact practice worldwide. Among them is a subgroup analysis of the CHAMPION-AF…
Transcatheter valve-in-valve procedure improves short-term outcomes in high-risk patients
In patients with a poorly functioning bioprosthetic mitral valve in the heart, a minimally invasive procedure to insert…
Deferring PCI before TAVR shows comparable outcomes in elderly patients
Older patients with coronary artery disease scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) had comparable outcomes regardless of…