GLP-1s Provide Benefit in HF Patients: SOUL Subanalysis

CHOICE-2 Bolsters Intra-arterial Lytics After Stroke Thrombectomy

In-Hospital STEMI Patients Face Reperfusion Delays and Worse Outcomes

A new method for recovering hearts for transplantation from deceased donors after circulatory death, known as rapid recovery with extended ultraoxygenated preservation (REUP), is safe and effective. More here: www.tctmd.com/news/cardiop...

Presented at TCT, a panel of experts discuss the new 24-month and real-world Paradise uRDN data. Understand the differentiating features of the Paradise System, and explore how evolving data may inform future guideline updates and adoption. www.tctmd.com/Interpreting... @sripalbangalore.bsky.social

Hearts Donated After Circulatory vs Brain Death Tied to More Graft Dysfunction but Similar Survival

FASTEST Hints at Benefits of Hemostatic Therapy for Acute ICH in Select Groups

A small percentage of coronary interventions that exceed the 90th percentile for dose may contribute disproportionately to the cumulative radiation exposure of operators and other cath lab staff, based on new data. More here: www.tctmd.com/news/certain...

Carotid Revascularization Doesn’t Improve Cognition CREST-2

Patients struggle to accurately measure and monitor blood pressure at home, even when cost, education, and accessibility barriers have been removed, according to data from a remote hypertension program. Findings indicate a need for better solutions in BP monitoring. www.tctmd.com/news/most-pa...

Quality-Improvement Effort Decreases Deep Sternal Wound Infections After Surgery

Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for Secondary Prevention in PAD

On this episode of Talking Points, C. Michael Gibson and @sripalbangalore.bsky.social discuss the TUXEDO-2 trial, which compared ticagrelor and prasugrel in patients with multi-vessel disease and diabetes undergoing PCI. Listen now: www.tctmd.com/audio/tuxedo...

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The TUXEDO-2 Trial

Pressure Sensor May Malfunction in Some Impella Devices, FDA Warns

Four in Five US Adults With Hypertension Have Uncontrolled BP

The Globe pulsed-field ablation system performs well in patients with paroxysmal AF who are resistant or intolerant to antiarrhythmic drugs, according to results from the PULSAR IDE trial. Read more here: www.tctmd.com/news/pulsar-...

Latest STS Compensation Data Show Pay Is Up but Still Lags for Female Surgeons

Nearly 150 Million US Adults Eligible for CKM Syndrome Meds

Multiarterial CABG Improves Survival Regardless of Strategy

TCTMD’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories for January 2026

A 10-year follow-up to the FAME 2 trial showed that treating physiologically important coronary lesions with PCI was linked to a significant reduction of all-cause mortality, MI, or urgent revascularization, driven by the decrease in revascularization. More here: www.tctmd.com/news/fame-2-...

Wearing a smartwatch increases AF diagnoses in older, high-risk patients compared with those receiving standard care, according to results from the EQUAL trial. Read more: www.tctmd.com/news/smartwa...

Dual use of intravascular imaging and invasive physiology for PCI has gained traction in the US. While still rare, this combination has been linked to fewer 2-year MACE and lower long-term costs compared to angiography alone. More here: www.tctmd.com/news/combo-i...

New TAVI Explant Risk Model Reflects Growing Experience

Women diagnosed with breast cancer after menopause who undergo treatment may be at greater risk of chemo-induced vascular dysfunction, according to new data. Findings suggest cardio-oncologists should include vascular prevention in patient care. www.tctmd.com/news/chemo-i...

Even With Optimized GDMT, HFrEF Prognosis Remains Dire

This episode of Heart Valve Matters is the first of three episodes in a mini-series. Listen to Linda Gillam and Cynthia Taub discuss ASE guidelines for the standardization of adult echocardiography reporting. Catch the remaining two episodes of the podcast on TCTMD. www.tctmd.com/audio/images...

Watch a panel of experts discuss the new 24-month and real-world Paradise uRDN data and their interpretation of how this evidence translates to clinical practice. www.tctmd.com/Interpreting... @sripalbangalore.bsky.social

AHA/ASA Release New Comprehensive Acute Ischemic Stroke Guideline

Proactive Management of Aortic Stenosis: Moving Beyond Watchful Waiting

Key Updates and Clinical Implications from the 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease

From Images to Action: The 2025 ASE Guidelines for the Standardization of Adult Echocardiography Reporting

Researchers have found an association between low-volume operators and worse early clinical outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic and mitral valve procedures, according to data from the STS and @accintouch.bsky.social TVT Registry. www.tctmd.com/news/worse-t...

Cardioprotective Flush, Without Reanimation, Safe and Effective in DCD Transplant

Listen to the TCTMD editorial team discuss the top news from this month, from new dietary guidelines to what television gets wrong about portrayals of CPR. www.tctmd.com/audio/top-ca... @yaelmaxwell.bsky.social @lamckeown1.bsky.social

According to statistics from the @americanheart.bsky.social, heart disease continues to be the number one leading cause of death in the US, while COVID-19 has dropped out of the top 5 and stroke has taken the number 4 spot. More here: www.tctmd.com/news/heart-d...

Top Cardiology News for January 2026

Certain Coronary Cases, Like STEMI, Tip Total Radiation Exposure Higher

Most Patients Struggle With Monitoring BP on Their Own

PULSAR: Globe Pulsed-Field Ablation System Performs Well in Paroxysmal AF

Considering 30-year risk of ASCVD may help clinicians identify which patients may benefit from starting primary-prevention strategies earlier despite having a low 10-year risk of events. But questions remain on how receptive patients will be with this approach. www.tctmd.com/news/preview...

FAME 2 at 10 Years: Less Urgent Revascularization With FFR-Guided PCI

Telemedicine May Adversely Impact Care Quality for HF Patients

The use of IVUS or OCT improves outcomes for various types of complex coronary lesions when used to guide PCI with drug-eluting stents, based on new meta-analysis. MACE risks remain lower with intravascular imaging compared with angiography. More here: www.tctmd.com/news/ivus-oc...

HF care among the Asian population in the US varies widely by subgroup, based on data from a new study. This shows that it isn't beneficial to group different Asian ethnicities together when it comes to assessing their quality of care. www.tctmd.com/news/hf-care...

Heartrunner, a community first responder system in Denmark which alerts community volunteers about nearby cardiac arrests, has been underutilized, with an activation in only 57.5% of eligible cases. Read more here: www.tctmd.com/news/denmark...

Smartwatch Increases AF Diagnosis in Older, High-risk Patients: EQUAL

Combo of Intravascular Imaging and Physiology for PCI Gains Steam in the US