Cardiology

Butter linked to higher mortality; plant-based oils reduce death risks. Study urges dietary swaps for long-term health.

Long-term study reveals alarming cardiovascular risks in steroid users, with some heart conditions up to nine times more likely.

Study finds no increased risk of major cardiovascular events with nicotinamide use but highlights risks for prior MACE patients.

Arterial stiffness, measured by pulse wave velocity, is more strongly linked to ageing than short-term blood pressure variability.

New study finds the PERIXa protocol for perioperative anticoagulation in AF patients undergoing low-risk procedures is safe.

Myocardial fibrosis predicts mortality after aortic valve replacement, highlighting its importance for risk assessment in aortic stenosis.

A groundbreaking study from the European Society of Cardiology suggests that pregnancy in women with peri-partum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) may not be as high-risk as previously believed.

Tirzepatide reduces LV mass and paracardiac fat in obesity-related HFpEF, offering structural heart benefits beyond weight loss.