Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
04/21/2026
Kate Young
In a post hoc analysis of the SURPASS-CVOT randomized clinical trial, researchers found that tirzepatide was associated with fewer cardiorenal events than dulaglutide in high-risk type 2 diabetes.
04/21/2026
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
04/06/2026
Kate Young
New reports link SARS-CoV-2 and RSV to persistent cardiopulmonary risk and describe distinct postviral lung and brain changes in a mouse model.
04/06/2026
Guideline Update
Guideline Update
03/18/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
New guideline recommendations from the ACC/AHA and 9 partner organizations prioritize earlier treatment, refined atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk prediction, and broader use of lipid biomarkers...
03/18/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/12/2026
Kate Young
A large observational cohort study published in Annals of Internal Medicine examined the effectiveness of statin therapy for primary prevention in adults with type 2 diabetes stratified by predicted 10-year...
01/12/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/22/2025
Kate Young
A large Nordic randomized clinical trial evaluated whether adding ticagrelor to aspirin improves 1-year cardiovascular outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for acute coronary syndrome...
12/22/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/15/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
In a long-term analysis of the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly trial cohort, investigators evaluated whether daily low-dose aspirin for primary prevention provides sustained cardiovascular benefit...
12/15/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/01/2025
Kate Young
A large systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association evaluated evidence from 155 studies worldwide, identifying strong associations between several viral...
12/01/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/21/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a nationally representative cohort, adolescents and young adults with optimal cardiovascular health later had lower risks of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than peers with...
10/21/2025
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
04/07/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 74th Annual Scientific Session found that GLP-1RA use in patients with psoriasis was linked to a lower incidence of major adverse cardiovascular...
04/07/2025
CROI 2025 Conference Coverage
CROI 2025 Conference Coverage
04/03/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A new analysis found no difference in cardiovascular event rates between immediate and deferred antiretroviral therapy initiation among adults with HIV who had high CD4+ counts and low baseline...
04/03/2025