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Laroprovstat, the First Oral Small-Molecule PCSK9 Inhibitor for Hypercholesterolemia: Results From a Phase 1 Trial
Cardiologycardiovascular riskHypercholesterolemia

Laroprovstat, the First Oral Small-Molecule PCSK9 Inhibitor for Hypercholesterolemia: Results From a Phase 1 Trial

By MedXY|May 15, 2026

Laroprovstat, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was well tolerated and produced substantial LDL cholesterol reductions, especially when combined with rosuvastatin, supporting further development for hypercholesterolemia.

Cardiomyopathy Gene Therapy Reaches an Inflection Point: From AAV Delivery to Precision Genome Editing
CardiologyAAVcardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy Gene Therapy Reaches an Inflection Point: From AAV Delivery to Precision Genome Editing

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

Gene therapy for cardiomyopathy is moving from concept to clinic, but durable benefit will depend on solving delivery, immunogenicity, cargo, and safety barriers in the failing human heart.

Tricuspid Valve Replacement Outcomes by Baseline Tricuspid Regurgitation Severity: TRISCEND II Trial
CardiologyCardiologyheart failure

Tricuspid Valve Replacement Outcomes by Baseline Tricuspid Regurgitation Severity: TRISCEND II Trial

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

TRISCEND II showed that transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement with EVOQUE markedly reduced tricuspid regurgitation and improved clinical outcomes across baseline severity levels, with a stronger signal for benefit in massive or torrenti

Why the cTnI/cTnT Ratio May Matter: A New Signal for Distinguishing Acute Necrotic From Chronic Myocardial Injury
CardiologybiomarkersCardiac troponin

Why the cTnI/cTnT Ratio May Matter: A New Signal for Distinguishing Acute Necrotic From Chronic Myocardial Injury

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

A large multicohort and experimental study suggests the cTnI/cTnT ratio is biologically informative, separates acute from chronic myocardial injury, and modestly improves type 1 versus type 2 MI discrimination.

Sacubitril/Valsartan Improved Exercise Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Dynamic Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation in HFpEF: Interpreting the PRAISE-MR Randomized Trial
Cardiologyatrial functional mitral regurgitationHFpEF

Sacubitril/Valsartan Improved Exercise Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Dynamic Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation in HFpEF: Interpreting the PRAISE-MR Randomized Trial

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

In symptomatic HFpEF with atrial functional mitral regurgitation, sacubitril/valsartan improved exercise hemodynamics, peak VO2, symptoms, biomarkers, and stress-induced MR burden over 6 months versus standard care.

A GOLD Science Committee Perspective on Exacerbations and Cardiovascular Risk In COPD
Cardiologycardiovascular riskCOPD

A GOLD Science Committee Perspective on Exacerbations and Cardiovascular Risk In COPD

By MedXY|May 11, 2026

COPD exacerbations significantly increase cardiovascular risk for months. This article examines the link between COPD and heart disease, emphasizing proactive screening during flare-ups and evidence-based prevention strategies to improve su

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Carries Measurable Risks of Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Death in Primary Care
Cardiologyall-cause mortalityatrial fibrillation

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Carries Measurable Risks of Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Death in Primary Care

By MedXY|May 10, 2026

A large Dutch primary care cohort links subclinical hyperthyroidism to higher risks of atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and all-cause mortality, with particularly notable relative risks in younger adults and in patients with more strongl

Rationale and Design of CARDIO-TTRansform: A Phase 3 Trial of Eplontersen for Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
CardiologyCARDIO-TTRansformcardiovascular outcomes

Rationale and Design of CARDIO-TTRansform: A Phase 3 Trial of Eplontersen for Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

By MedXY|May 10, 2026

CARDIO-TTRansform is a global Phase 3 trial evaluating eplontersen’s efficacy and safety in reducing cardiovascular events in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy patients receiving standard care, including TTR stabilizers. With 1,432

Sex-Based Patterns and Trends in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
CardiologyAortic Valve DiseaseCardiology Outcomes

Sex-Based Patterns and Trends in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

By MedXY|May 10, 2026

A 10-year Medicare study reveals women face higher immediate risks during TAVI procedures but demonstrate better long-term survival than men, despite declining representation in treatment.

Optimizing Antiplatelet Strategies in Complex PCI: Insights from the TAILORED-CHIP Trial and Evolving Evidence for Temporal Modulation
CardiologyAntiplatelet Therapyclopidogrel

Optimizing Antiplatelet Strategies in Complex PCI: Insights from the TAILORED-CHIP Trial and Evolving Evidence for Temporal Modulation

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

This review synthesizes the TAILORED-CHIP trial results with recent evidence on antiplatelet modulation, highlighting the challenges of balancing ischemic and bleeding risks in high-risk PCI populations.

A New hs-cTnT Generation 6 Assay Matches Generation 5 for Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis While Labeling Fewer Patients as Myocardially Injured
CardiologyDiagnostic accuracyemergency department

A New hs-cTnT Generation 6 Assay Matches Generation 5 for Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis While Labeling Fewer Patients as Myocardially Injured

By MedXY|May 9, 2026

In suspected myocardial infarction, hs-cTnT-gen6 showed diagnostic accuracy comparable to gen5, produced fewer myocardial injury classifications, and supported highly sensitive ESC 0/1-hour and 0/2-hour rule-out and rule-in pathways using a

Determining the Physiological Threshold for Angina (ORBITA-FIRE): A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
CardiologyanginaFFR

Determining the Physiological Threshold for Angina (ORBITA-FIRE): A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

By MedXY|May 9, 2026

ORBITA-FIRE study reveals personalized physiological thresholds for angina that are lower than current diagnostic standards. These thresholds vary during exercise and predict PCI treatment success, challenging universal ischemia-based guide

Optimizing the Referral Pathway for Mechanical Thrombectomy: Evidence-Based Perspectives on Mothership vs. Drip-and-Ship Models
Cardiologyacute ischemic strokeLarge Vessel Occlusion

Optimizing the Referral Pathway for Mechanical Thrombectomy: Evidence-Based Perspectives on Mothership vs. Drip-and-Ship Models

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

This review synthesizes recent evidence comparing ‘mothership’ and ‘drip-and-ship’ strategies in acute ischemic stroke, highlighting functional benefits of direct transport and the critical 43-minute delay threshold.

Targeting Skeletal Muscle Myosin ATPase May Reduce Resting Energy Waste in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
CardiologyHFrEFMavacamten

Targeting Skeletal Muscle Myosin ATPase May Reduce Resting Energy Waste in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction

By MedXY|May 6, 2026

An ex vivo human skeletal muscle study suggests that myosin ATPase inhibition with mavacamten normalizes excessive resting ATP consumption in HFrEF myofibres, identifying a mechanistically novel strategy to address peripheral metabolic inef

AI-ECG Identified Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Kenya With High Sensitivity and Excellent Rule-Out Performance
AIAI-ECGechocardiography

AI-ECG Identified Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Kenya With High Sensitivity and Excellent Rule-Out Performance

By MedXY|May 6, 2026

In Kenyan outpatient clinics, an AI-enabled ECG algorithm showed strong discrimination for left ventricular systolic dysfunction, with 95.6% sensitivity and 99.1% negative predictive value against echocardiography.

Long-Term SAFE-PAD Data Reassure on Mortality After Paclitaxel-Coated Femoropopliteal Interventions
Cardiologyfemoropopliteal interventionMortality

Long-Term SAFE-PAD Data Reassure on Mortality After Paclitaxel-Coated Femoropopliteal Interventions

By MedXY|May 6, 2026

In Medicare patients undergoing femoropopliteal revascularization, drug-coated devices were not associated with higher long-term mortality, supporting the safety of paclitaxel-coated technology after years of regulatory concern.

A New Pediatric VAD Driver Shows High Reliability and Preserves Mobility Without Major Device Malfunctions
CardiologyBerlin Heart EXCORDevice Safety

A New Pediatric VAD Driver Shows High Reliability and Preserves Mobility Without Major Device Malfunctions

By MedXY|May 6, 2026

In a prospective multicenter evaluation, the EXCOR Active Driver supported pediatric VAD care with no major device malfunctions and excellent short-term survival, while addressing a major unmet need in mobility and day-to-day function.

Epigenetic Regulation of Myocardial Inflammation: The Role of Macrophage PRMT9 and STAT1 Degradation in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Cardiologymyocardial infarctionPRMT9

Epigenetic Regulation of Myocardial Inflammation: The Role of Macrophage PRMT9 and STAT1 Degradation in Acute Myocardial Infarction

By MedXY|May 12, 2026

This review explores how PRMT9-mediated symmetric dimethylation of STAT1 serves as a critical check on proinflammatory macrophage activation, offering a novel therapeutic target for mitigating cardiac injury following myocardial infarction.

Earlier Mechanical Thrombectomy for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism Improves Hemodynamics but Not In-Hospital Mortality
Cardiologyintermediate-risk PEmechanical thrombectomy

Earlier Mechanical Thrombectomy for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism Improves Hemodynamics but Not In-Hospital Mortality

By MedXY|May 5, 2026

In a multicenter retrospective study, early mechanical thrombectomy within 12 hours of pulmonary embolism diagnosis improved pulmonary artery pressure reduction and reduced intubation, but did not significantly lower in-hospital mortality.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapy Preserves Gas Exchange Overall in Portopulmonary Hypertension, but New Intrapulmonary Vascular Dilatations Can Emerge
Cardiologygas exchangehepatopulmonary syndrome

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapy Preserves Gas Exchange Overall in Portopulmonary Hypertension, but New Intrapulmonary Vascular Dilatations Can Emerge

By MedXY|May 4, 2026

In PoPH, PAH-specific therapy did not worsen oxygenation overall, although responses varied widely. Hemodynamic changes influenced gas exchange, and some patients developed new intrapulmonary vascular dilatations during follow-up.

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