Heart failure (HF) is often a result of cardiac hypertrophy, and it is still the main public health challenge. Although vericiguat has been proved to be effective in treating heart failure through soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC), its potential preventive effects on myocardial hyp [....] » Read More
Background: Low-dose CT attenuation-correction (CTAC) images acquired during SPECT and PET myocardial perfusion imaging are often treated primarily as technical inputs, even though they contain potentially actionable anatomic information. Coronary artery calcium (CAC), epicardial [....] » Read More
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of the new technique of "acupuncture cupping blistering therapy" in treating 88 cases of angina pectoris. Methods: 88 patients with angina pectoris were randomly divided into an acupuncture cupping blistering therapy group (n= [....] » Read More
Cardio-vascular drug testing and safety monitoring require more than isolated drug concentration, ECG interpretation, biomarker review, or conventional hemodynamic assessment. Drug response emerges through a coupled physiological environment involving cardiac anatomy, vascular ge [....] » Read More
Ischemic heart disease is a major cardiovascular disorder characterized by inadequate coronary perfusion, endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerotic plaque formation, thrombosis, myocardial hypoxia, and an imbalance between oxygen supply and metabolic demand. Conventional cardiovas [....] » Read More
The incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has greatly risen in recent years because of environmental shifts, unhealthy diets, and changes in lifestyle. Consequently, the term "hridroga," which pertains to heart-related ailments in Ayurveda, has gained prominence. [....] » Read More
Arterial stiffness is a measure of how flexible and pliable the walls of the arteries are. It is an important indicator of cardiovascular health, as stiff arteries can lead to increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. One of the main f [....] » Read More
A decrease in erythrocyte electrophoretic mobility serves as an important diagnostic marker of pathological conditions associated with impaired gas exchange, microcirculation, and tissue trophism, often leading to systemic hypoxia and deterioration of the patient's clinical s [....] » Read More
Background: Primary cardiac lymphomas (PCL) represent extremely rare cardiac tumors which are accompanied by poor prognosis, unless they are timely diagnosed and treated. Despite the rarity of Primary cardiac lymphomas, they should always be kept in mind in the differential diagn [....] » Read More
INTRODUCTION: Hormonal modulation therapy is an important component of hormone receptorpositive breast cancer treatment. However, the type and duration of hormonal therapies have distinct effects on lipid profile parameters and cardiovascular disease risk. This study aimed to inv [....] » Read More
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Elevated cardiac troponin and homocysteine concentrations are frequently observed in this population, ref [....] » Read More
Statement of the Problem: Staphylococcus lugdunensis is an uncommon coagulase-negative staphylococcus with virulence comparable to Staphylococcus aureus. Although rare, it can cause aggressive native valve infective endocarditis, characterised by rapid valvular destruction, syste [....] » Read More
Chronic pain is associated with the leading cause of disability in the world, just as cardiovascular diseases represent the highest incidence of death in the world. Both pathologies generate a high demand for health services and represent a high global population risk. In previou [....] » Read More
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide despite significant advances in pharmacological therapies and preventive cardiology. Traditional dietary recommendations have largely relied on population-based guidelines, assuming that individuals res [....] » Read More
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM). In this context, the need for innovative heart disease treatments has become critical since the diseases remain the world&r [....] » Read More
The original trials assessing the effects of thrombolytic therapy versus placebo included patients with compatible symptoms and were not restricted to patients with ST elevation. However, a meta-analysis that was published in Lancet in 1996 suggested that thrombolytic therapy red [....] » Read More
Nanomedicine, or the use of materials with at least one dimension less than 100 nm, has led to improved disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This talk will cover recent advances in the use of nanomaterials to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular diseases. Specific [....] » Read More
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AMR presents a significant challenge for controlling cardiovascular infections, especially infective endocarditis (IE) since persistent bacteremia, biofilm formation and infection of cardiac valves affect conventional antimicrobial therapy. Nanoantibiotics have recently gained in [....] » Read More
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) exhibit profound sexual dimorphism, yet many pharmacological interventions remain non-specific. While statins are the gold standard for dyslipidemia, suboptimal efficacy and side effects necessitate precisio [....] » Read More
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most important causes of heart failure and premature death globally, yet its burden is far from uniform. In developing nations—where diagnosis is often delayed, access to specialized cardiac care is limited, and multiple overlappin [....] » Read More
Stem cell (SC)-based therapy has been considered as a promising option in the treatment of ischemic heart disease. The formation of new cardiomyocytes within the injured myocardium has not been conclusively demonstrated. Consequently, the focus of research in the field has since [....] » Read More
Rationale: Diagnosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in the presence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) is challenging and infarction equivalent. Therefore, the intravenous infusion of a thrombolytic may be a crucial step. Emergent Sgarbosa criteria and their modifi [....] » Read More
As global populations age, geriatric cardiology faces the dual challenge of managing complex cardiovascular conditions while addressing behavioral barriers to adherence and prevention. This presentation explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in integrati [....] » Read More
Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is an important patient-safety process in acutely admitted cardiology patients, where immobility, heart failure, myocardial infarction and invasive cardiac procedures can increase thrombotic risk while complex antithrombotic [....] » Read More
A 36-year-old woman with a significant history of Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with secondary to mixed connective tissue disease overlap syndrome (systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis), presented with a one-week history of fever, nonproductive c [....] » Read More
In our review, we wanted to highlight the advantages of implanting cardiac pacemakers on the right side of the chest, with the generator site below the right clavicle. This approach is not used as often as a method of implanting cardiac pacemakers today, but it has its advantages [....] » Read More
Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in young adults is uncommon and should prompt consideration of non-atherosclerotic causes of coronary artery disease. Kawasaki disease (KD) is a childhood vasculitis associated with late coronary complications, including aneurysm formati [....] » Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly being used for infective endocarditis (IE) conditions, particularly for their diagnosis and prognosis with predictive modelling. This will lead to medical reporting greater improvements in diagnostic accuracy [....] » Read More
Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a state of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction induced by a hypercatecholaminergic milieu, leading classically to apical dyskinesis with a compensatory hyperdynamic base. We present a case of sepsis-induced TCM complicated by torsades d [....] » Read More
Background: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of catheter ablation for AF and is dependent on achieving durable electrical isolation of all pulmonary veins (PVs). Anatomical variations, such accessory PVs, are common and can lead to incomplete isolation and arrhyt [....] » Read More
Background: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare but potentially fatal manifestation of hyperthyroidism characterized by sudden hypokalemic paralysis. Excess thyroid hormone stimulates the Na?/K?-ATPase pump, causing rapid intracellular potassium shifts and severe hypok [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond weight loss and diabetes control GLP 1 agonists paradigm shift in Cardiovascular care .
Syed Raza, Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as a cornerstone in managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity, demonstrating benefits that extend far beyond glycaemic control. Initially developed for metabolic regulation, several large-scale cardiovascular out [....] » Read More
Title : Coronary revascularization in patients with diabetes: Prospects for stenting in patients with type 1 diabetes and coronary artery disease
Mekhman N Mamedov, National Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine, Russian Federation
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become a global epidemic. Its prevalence is increasing and is becoming younger among adults. Although type 2 diabetes accounts for the majority of diabetes, type 1 diabetes is also increasing. Patients with DM often have complex coronary anatomy, compli [....] » Read More
Title : New recommendations for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes and recreational sports
Sekib Sokolovic, ASA Hospital, Bosnia and Herzegowina
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) among athletes has been increased in recent years. This high-impact event occurs from unrecognized structural or electrical heart disease in professional athletes, while in recreational sports happens in older athletes due to occult coronary artery dise [....] » Read More
Title : Rare cardiovascular diseases encountered in pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiology
Sarsenbaeva Gulzhan, Institute of Surgery, Kazakhstan
In domestic cardiac surgery, there is currently a trend towards an increasing incidence of complex, combined, and rare pathologies of the heart and blood vessels in children. The purpose of the report : to study rare congenital heart anomalies encountered in pediatric cardiac [....] » Read More
Title : Fact file: Post acute respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes in recovered COVID-19 patients
Rahul Hajare, Sandip University, India
Post COVID-19 pulmonary assessment revealed a persistent decrease in maximal oxygen consumption (VO? max) among previously symptomatic individuals. A proportion of patients particularly those with severe disease or ARDS exhibited reduced diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DL [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond the Heart in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Incidental Extracardiac Findings
Burcu Yagmur, Kyrenia University Hospital, Cyprus
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging provides comprehensive tissue characterization and plays a central role in the evaluation of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases. Because routine CMR acquisition also includes portions of the thorax and upper abdomen, incide [....] » Read More
Title : Not So Idiopathic After All: Genotype, Phenotype and IL-1 Blockade Response Converge in Recurrent Pericarditis
Burcu Yagmur, Kyrenia University Hospital, Cyprus
Recurrent pericarditis (RP), historically labeled "idiopathic," is increasingly recognized as an NLRP3 inflammasome/interleukin-1 (IL-1)–driven autoinflammatory syndrome[cite: 6]. This study quantitatively synthesizes genetic-architecture and IL-1 blockade trial d [....] » Read More
Title : Improving Screening and Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Two-Cycle Quality Improvement Project
Danish Malik, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Background: Iron deficiency is common in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and is associated with worse symptoms, reduced exercise capacity, and increased hospitalisation. Contemporary guidelines recommend assessment of iron status using serum fer [....] » Read More
Title : According to Ayurveda and Yoga, the breath, the mind and the heartbeat work at exactly the same time
Amadio Bianchi Swami Suryananda Saraswati, European Yoga Federation, Italy
This means that one can influence the other, both in terms of the onset of disease and its healing. It should also be kept in mind that this aspect is also important for prevention. Sometimes, it can be sufficient (given their mutual influence) to begin establishing a healthy bal [....] » Read More
Title : The patients individual risk profile and the healthcare budget define the care
Franz Porzsolt, Private Research Institute Clinical Economics, Germany
The individual risk profile of the patient and the health added value of the interventions define the affordability of health care. 1. The re-allocation of resources guarantees the financial viability of healthcare. 2. Re-allocation is based on evidence of objective proof o [....] » Read More
Title : Management of valvular heart disease as per ESC/EACTS 2025
Amanda Tan Wei Zhen, Glangwili Hospital, United Kingdom
Valvular heart disease (VHD) remains a major and growing cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in ageing populations. The recent ESC/EACTS 2025 Guidelines provide an updated, evidence-based framework for the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management o [....] » Read More
Title : Revascularization or guideline-directed medical therapy for chronic stable angina? Evidence from a prospective cohort in a resource-limited setting
Abdul Wahed Sidiqi, Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association, Afghanistan
Background: The optimal management strategy for patients with chronic stable angina (CSA) remains under debate, especially in resource-limited settings. This study compared the efficacy and safety of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and optimal medical therapy (OMT) in pa [....] » Read More
Title : Pericardial constraint and pulmonary hypertension: A case series
Francesco Fiumara, John F Kennedy Medical Center, United States
Invasive hemodynamic assessment with right heart catheterization is currently indicated when the clinical assessment of volume status does not match the physiologic response to treatment, cardiogenic shock, and for the evaluation of advanced therapies such as heart transplant and [....] » Read More
Title : Understanding the Efficacy of Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation versus traditional cardiac rehab on dietary behavior and clinical risk factor outcomes
Ruth Rasmussen, Liberty University, United States
Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess differences in dietary behavior and clinical risk factor outcomes and explore predictors of change among patients participating in traditional and Pritikin intensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Methods: This secondary a [....] » Read More
Title : Movement is medicine
Steve Cohen, Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, NSA Illinois, United States
This keynote highlights how movement as medicine supports the goals of the Cardiology World Conference 2026 by emphasizing innovative, preventive approaches to heart health. For cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers, healthcare practitioners, academicians, industry [....] » Read More
Title : Future of organoids engineering: biomaterials, mechanobiology, personalized therapeutics
Zarif Bin Akhtar, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), United States
Organoid engineering has emerged as one of the most promising frontiers in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine, and precision healthcare. These three-dimensional (3D) in vitro tissue models faithfully recapitulate key structural and functional characteristics of native [....] » Read More