Research Summaries

Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
04/13/2026
Kate Young
A large real-world cohort analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session suggests catheter ablation may be associated with improved survival and reduced stroke risk...
04/13/2026
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
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
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
11/18/2025
Kate Young
A national analysis presented at the 2025 AHA Scientific Sessions found that patients with HIV hospitalized with cardiac implantable electronic device–related infective endocarditis had significantly lower...
11/18/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/11/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A large cohort study explored whether semaglutide and tirzepatide influence risks of dementia, stroke, and survival in adults with diabetes and obesity.
09/11/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/06/2025
Kate Young
Patients who experience a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke face a nearly 20% risk of a subsequent stroke within 10 years, according to a large meta-analysis of more than 170,000 individuals.
06/06/2025
Expert Q&A
Expert Q&A
05/07/2025
In this expert interview, Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH discusses guideline-based and emerging strategies for reducing recurrent ischemic stroke risk. From dietary interventions and blood pressure control to...
05/07/2025
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
04/09/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a large, matched-cohort study, patients with coronary artery disease receiving colchicine plus an SGLT2 inhibitor had significantly lower risks of mortality, MACE, ischemic stroke, and atrial...
04/09/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/03/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A study assesses whether the dual sodium–glucose co-transporter (SGLT) 1/2 inhibitor sotagliflozin reduces ischemic events in diabetes and kidney disease.
03/03/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/05/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
A team of researchers sought to establish the risk of a patient developing dementia after experiencing a stroke.
06/05/2024