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Research presented ahead of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026 found similar rates of cardiovascular events, death and blood clots among women who used modern hormone replacement therapy and those who did not. The study followed 52,330 women aged 45–59 for an average of 12 years.
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An Indian Express health report describes a 48-year-old Bengaluru marathon runner who was found to have approximately 90% blockage in his coronary arteries. The case highlights that physical fitness and cardiovascular health are not always the same.
A study presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2026 meeting found that radiofrequency renal denervation was associated with reduced systolic blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. The study included 594 patients across 73 US clinical sites.
A randomised clinical trial at Mount Sinai Hospital found that combining rotational atherectomy with intravascular lithotripsy allowed coronary stents to expand more fully than intravascular lithotripsy alone in patients with severely calcified coronary nodules. The study enrolled 120 patients.
A health report published on 29 October 2026 highlights the relationship between cold weather, elevated blood pressure, and stroke risk. Cold temperatures can cause blood vessels to narrow, potentially increasing blood pressure and cardiovascular strain. Older adults and people with existing heart disease or hypertension may need to take additional precautions during colder periods.
A new cardiovascular health framework released on 26 October 2026 calls for a more comprehensive approach to heart disease prevention in girls and women. The initiative highlights the connections between hormonal changes, pregnancy complications, mental health, and long-term cardiovascular risk, reinforcing the importance of early assessment and continuous medical care.
ScienceDaily reported on 24 October that USC researchers found higher levels of two small proteins in older adults who more closely followed a Mediterranean-style diet. The proteins may help explain some associations between this dietary pattern and healthy ageing.
Research reported by News-Medical on 20 October describes a deep-learning model designed to assess right ventricular size and function from echocardiograms. The study examined how automated measurements relate to cardiovascular outcomes.
UC Davis Health reported on 20 October that researchers had completed first-in-human testing of a dual-imaging catheter designed to assess plaque inside coronary arteries. The technology could help clinicians identify high-risk plaque and guide more personalised treatment.
Medical Xpress reported on 21 October that Cornell University researchers found that reducing damage to the nuclei of heart muscle cells improved heart function and survival in mice with LMNA-related dilated cardiomyopathy. The findings may help scientists investigate new approaches to inherited heart disease.
Medical Xpress reported on 20 October that a research team led by IMDEA Materials Institute and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid developed a 3D-printing method for manufacturing personalized cardiovascular medical devices. The technology could support more patient-specific device designs.
A study listed in the October 2026 issue of JAMA Network Open examined the association between early surgery and survival among patients with severe primary mitral regurgitation who had not yet developed symptoms.
Medical research coverage published on 15 October reported that intensive blood-pressure control protected cardiovascular health without detecting an additional risk of kidney failure in the study. Medical Xpress reported the findings.
