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Reimagining Heart Failure Care: The Essential Role of Early Palliative Integration

Palliative care, Heart failureAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Thie editorial highlights the growing evidence that type 2 inflammation may represent an important biological link between asthma and cardiovascular disease. The article examines how chronic inflammatory pathways driven by type 2 immune responses can contribute not only to respiratory symptoms but also to vascular dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. By exploring shared mechanisms across these conditions, the authors emphasize the need for a more integrated approach to patient care and suggest that targeting type 2 inflammation could offer new opportunities to improve outcomes for patients with both asthma and cardiovascular disease.

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The Impact of Sedentary Behavior on Stroke Prognosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

The Impact of Sedentary Behavior on Stroke Prognosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational StudiesAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The article highlights Stroke survivors often experience physical dysfunction, fatigue, and cognitive impairment, and may also spend prolonged periods engaged in sedentary behavior because of daily living demands. However, the specific effects of sedentary behavior on stroke prognosis remain unclear.A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, covering all records from database inception to March 2026, was conducted through both computer-based and manual methods.

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Asprosin in Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanistic Insights, Context-Dependent Effects, and Translational Perspectives

asprosin explanation diagramAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal highlighting the asprosin biology in the cardiovascular system. The study investigates molecular signaling pathways and tissue‑specific effects, moving beyond a disease‑centered descriptive framework, carefully differentiating exploratory hypotheses from validated conclusions, thereby strengthening the foundation for precision cardiovascular research and therapeutic innovation.

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Performance Comparison of Machine Learning Classifiers and Cardio-Sense Ensemble for Heart Disease Detection

Performance Comparison of Machine Learning Classifiers and Cardio-Sense Ensemble for Heart Disease DetectionAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Heart disease remains a leading cause of global mortality; consequently, accurate, reliable, and interpretable predictive models are needed for early diagnosis. This study was aimed at developing a robust hybrid ensemble learning framework that improves heart disease predictive accuracy while preserving clinical interpretability.

The Cardio-Sense Ensemble Framework (CSEF) for heart disease prediction was developed by using the publicly available Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System dataset. Laplacian binary optimization was used for optimized feature selection, to eliminate redundancy and enhance discriminative information. The refined feature set was used to train multiple baseline classifiers, including logistic regression, random forest, (more…)

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Small Molecules to Treat Cardiovascular Disease: Cardiac Myosin Inhibitors

Cardiac myosin inhibitorsAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. A new study demonstrates that a multimodal large language model (LLM) can accurately support preoperative planning for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). By integrating CT imaging and clinical data, the system automatically generates structured surgical plans, including valve selection, access strategy, and risk alerts. Tested across 950 patients, the model showed high agreement with expert heart teams while reducing planning time by over 90%. The findings highlight the potential of LLM-driven tools to improve efficiency and decision-making in complex cardiac procedures. (more…)

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LLM-Based Multimodal Planning for TAVR: Independent Validation, Calibration, and Efficiency Gains

TAVR, multimodal LLMAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. A new study demonstrates that a multimodal large language model (LLM) can accurately support preoperative planning for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). By integrating CT imaging and clinical data, the system automatically generates structured surgical plans, including valve selection, access strategy, and risk alerts. Tested across 950 patients, the model showed high agreement with expert heart teams while reducing planning time by over 90%. The findings highlight the potential of LLM-driven tools to improve efficiency and decision-making in complex cardiac procedures. (more…)

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Experience in Providing Emergency Care for Myocardial Infarction in Armenia

Myocardial InfarctionAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The article highlights Armenia’s significant progress in strengthening its cardiology care system, including nationwide access to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) and a state-funded program that has treated approximately 23,000 patients since 2015 while reducing in-hospital STEMI mortality to as low as 2–3%. The editorial provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s diagnostic capacity, infrastructure, and evolving national initiatives, including the expansion of free revascularization to all myocardial infarction patients and the introduction of a national registry (ARMI) to support data-driven improvements. While noting ongoing challenges such as regional disparities in access, pre-hospital delays, and the need for enhanced rehabilitation and prevention strategies, the authors emphasize (more…)

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Timing of Complete Revascularization in STEMI: Insights From the OPTION–STEMI Trial

RevascularizationAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This editorial examines the findings of the OPTION–STEMI trial and their implications for the management of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel coronary artery disease.

While current guidelines recommend complete revascularization, the trial investigated whether non-culprit lesions should be treated immediately or in a staged procedure during the same hospital admission. The study found that immediate complete revascularization did not demonstrate non-inferiority compared with staged treatment.

Notably, patients with acute heart failure showed worse outcomes with immediate intervention, suggesting that a staged approach during the index hospitalization may be safer for higher-risk patients. (more…)

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When Surgery Fails: The Role of Transcatheter Closure in Treating Giant Coronary Cameral Fistulas

Giant coronary cameral fistulaeAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This article describes the successful transcatheter closure of a giant coronary cameral fistula in an infant after two unsuccessful surgical attempts.

The patient, a 4-month-old infant with severe heart failure symptoms, was diagnosed with a large fistula connecting the left anterior descending coronary artery to the right ventricle. After surgical ligation failed due to recanalization and high-flow physiology, clinicians adopted a transcatheter rescue strategy. (more…)

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Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Intervention Plus Optimized Medical Therapy Versus Optimized Medical Therapy Alone in Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Intervention Plus Optimized Medical Therapy Versus Optimized Medical Therapy Alone in Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.  Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is common and associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although optimized medical therapy (OMT) can alleviate symptoms, it may be insufficient in severe cases, and surgical interventions carry considerable procedural risk, limiting their use; consequently, tricuspid transcatheter valve interventions (TTVIs) have emerged as a less invasive alternative. The authors of this article conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify randomized clinical trials and observational studies comparing TTVI plus OMT versus OMT alone. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality, and secondary outcomes included heart failure (HF) hospitalization and a combined outcome of all-cause mortality and HF hospitalization.

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