Works from 2026
Bridging the gap between evidence and practice: Nationwide retrospective analysis of lipid-modifying therapy prescription patterns in 5 million patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Ahmed Hassan, Menna A. Keshk, Mohamed Reyad, et al. (Article)
A Bayesian re-analysis of the STRESS trial, Kevin D. Hill, Jake Koerner, Hwanhee Hong, et al. (Article)
Multimodality imaging in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Matthew Peters, McKenzie Schweitzer, and Patrycja Galazka (Article)
Multimodality imaging in prosthetic valve dysfunction, Jeremiah Haines, Benjamin Wordell, and Renuka Jain (Article)
Works from 2025
Cancer, inflammation, and thrombosis: Drivers of atrial fibrillation in oncology patients, Ameer Awashra, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Moaath Swalha, et al. (Article)
Reassessing PCI timing in high bleeding risk patients: Evidence, strategies, and outcomes, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Article)
A contemporary guide of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock, Vinh Q. Chau, George Kalapurakal, Teruhiko Imamura, et al. (Article)
Antenatal risk of coarctation for newborns at Hartford Hospital (ARCH) pathway: A predictor of postnatal management strategy, Alicia Wang, Matthew Cummins, Elizabeth Flerlage, et al. (Article)
Approach to atrial pacing in an extracardiac Fontan patient: Avoiding trans-baffle puncture through electroanatomical mapping, Shreeya R. Joshee, Corbin Rayfield, Srinath Yeshwant, et al. (Article)
Association between glycemic control and adverse outcomes in atrial fibrillation: Evidence from a large real-world cohort, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)
Association of atrial fibrillation symptom burden with social determinants of health, Anish S. Shah, Alvaro Alonso, Jaleel Sweis, et al. (Article)
Cardiovascular outcomes in obese patients with sleep apnea treated with tirzepatide versus bariatric surgery: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Cardiovascular risk in obstructive sleep apnea: Impact of glycemic control in diabetes - Insights from the TriNetX Network, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)
Clinical outcomes in spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) versus myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA): A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative analysis of cardiovascular outcomes between patients diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection and those with peripartum cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative analysis of mortality and cardiometabolic outcomes in obese patients with type 2 diabetes treated with Semaglutide versus Tirzepatide: Insights from the TriNetX database, Gloria Amoako, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative cardiovascular benefits of Semaglutide adjunctive to bariatric surgery: A real-world analysis using TriNetX, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative cardiovascular outcomes between carvedilol and metoprolol in patients with takotsubo syndrome: A propensity-matched cohort study, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative cardiovascular outcomes of tirzepatide vs liraglutide in obese patients with sleep apnea: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Complete versus partial revascularization for older adults with acute coronary syndrome: A meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized and multivariable adjusted data, André Luiz Carvalho Ferreira, Luanna Paula Garcez de Carvalho Feitoza, Ana Yasmin Cáceres Lessa, et al. (Article)
Diagnostic approaches for spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A systematic review of multimodality imaging, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
GLP-1 receptor agonists in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Mortality benefit with complex cardiovascular risk profile, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease: Cardiovascular outcomes and mortality benefits, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea: Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and mortality outcomes, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Heart failure phenotypes and prognosis: A comparative analysis of HFpEF and HFmrEF using TriNetX data, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein as a prognostic indicator in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Evidence from the TriNetX database, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of depression on clinical outcomes among spontaneous coronary artery dissection patients: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of diabetes on cardiovascular outcomes in PCOS patients: A retrospective database study, Abena Agyekum, Gloria Amoako, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of NT-proBNP levels on clinical outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of smoking cessation on cardiovascular health in OSA patients: A retrospective database study, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Multimodality imaging in evaluating and guiding percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion, Renuka Jain, Priscilla Wessly, Muhamed Saric, et al. (Article)
Optical frequency domain imaging versus intravascular ultrasound for percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials, Hosam I. Taha, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)
Prediabetes in takotsubo syndrome: Impact on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in a propensity-matched cohort study, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Premature menopause and risk of cardiovascular outcomes: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and type 2 diabetes: Mortality benefit despite increased cardiovascular risk profile, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide in coronary artery disease and obesity: Real-world cardiovascular outcomes analysis from the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Obicetrapib for dyslipidemia with or without cardiovascular risk: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential evidence, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)
Pulsed field ablation for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis, Giang Son Arrighini, Mrunalini Dandamudi, Vinh Quang Ho, et al. (Article)
2025 ACC/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCCT/SCMR Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging: A Report of the ACC Competency Management Committee, Lauren A. Baldassarre, Lisa A. Mendes, Ron Blankstein, et al. (Article)
2025 ACC/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCCT/SCMR Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging: A Report of the ACC Competency Management Committee, Lauren A. Baldassarre, Lisa A. Mendes, Ron Blankstein, et al. (Article)
2025 ACC/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCCT/SCMR Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging: A Report of the ACC Competency Management Committee, Lauren A. Baldassarre, Lisa A. Mendes, Ron Blankstein, et al. (Article)
2025 ACC/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCCT/SCMR Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging: A Report of the ACC Competency Management Committee, Lauren A. Baldassarre, Lisa A. Mendes, Ron Blankstein, et al. (Article)
2025 ACC/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCCT/SCMR Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging: A Report of the ACC Competency Management Committee, Lauren A. Baldassarre, Lisa A. Mendes, Ron Blankstein, et al. (Article)
Smart bioactive hydrogels for myocardial infarction repair: A multifunctional approach integrating stimuli-responsive drug delivery, electroconductivity, and real-time biosensing, Abubakar Dra Nazir, Awaisa Nazir, Naseer Khan, et al. (Article)
Unveiling the transverse fold: An underrecognized cause of severe aortic regurgitation, Hinduja Nallamala, Patrycja Galazka, William Fischer, et al. (Article)
Hemocompatibility outcomes with pharmacological therapy following LVAD implantation: Insights from the ARIES-HM3 trial, Jason N. Katz, Jean M. Connors, Francis D. Pagani, et al. (Article)
Cardiac morphologic and functional characteristics in patients with left ventricular excessive Trabeculation versus apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Rachel Shatanof, Sahil Ghay, Rafle Fernandez, et al. (Article)
Aortic dissection mortality in the United States, 1968-2023: Trends, disparities, and deep learning forecasts, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abubakar Nazir, et al. (Article)
Heart Matters: Strategies to Decrease Acute Myocardial Infarction Readmission, Beena Pillai BSN-RN-PCCN (Poster)
Nurse Initiated Rapid Cycle ECMO Simulation in the Cath Lab, Kristina Strupp MSN, APNP, AGCNS-BC; Allison Condon MBA, BSN, RN; and Jeannie Hlebichuk PhD, Nursing Research Manager/Nurse Scientist (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Clinical outcomes in anemic women undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention: A retrospective cohort analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)
Exploring sex differences in myocardial fibrosis in patients with structurally normal hearts, Jan Mazur, Katarzyna E. Gil, Katarzyna Mikrut, et al. (Article)
Multicenter study on the safety of pulsed field ablation in over 40,000 patients: MANIFEST-US, Mohit K. Turagam, Arash Aryana, John D. Day, et al. (Article)
Bedtime versus morning dosing of anti-hypertensives: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with trial sequential evidence, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Basel Hatem Elsalakawi, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)
Leadless versus transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacemakers: Real-world evidence from aveir VR coverage with evidence development study, James E. Ip, Peter A. Brady, Anne M. Kroman, et al. (Article)
Use and outcomes of the medical hybrid procedure for stage 1 palliation in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and variants, Daniel N. Beauchamp, Christopher J. Statile, Huaiyu Zang, et al. (Article)
Abstract 4359837: Clinical and echocardiographic predictors of aortopathy in patients with bicuspid aortic valve: Insights from a large community cohort, Niloufar Javadi, Muddasir Ashraf, Prabhjot Hundal, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4364315: Clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in adults with congenital heart disease: A nationwide analysis, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Alexandra Olavarrieta, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4364741: Real-world assessment of the efficacy of inclisiran in lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: Outcomes from AAH tertiary cardiovascular clinics, Prabhjot Hundal, Niloufar Javadi, Kirandeep Kaur, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4364786: Computed tomography cardiac angiography guided vs invasive angiography alone in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Shanmukh sai pavan Lingamsetty, Sahas Reddy Jitta, Priyanka Vatsavayi, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4365052: Bedtime versus morning dosing of antihypertensives: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Mohamed Rakab, Basel Hatem Elsalakawi, Mohab Mattar, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4366960: Interhospital transfer versus direct admission for percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Anwar Zahran, Fathi Milhem, Saja Amer, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4367016: Double trouble - Type A dissection complicating an already complicated pregnancy, Rachel Segar, Anne Marie Bonaguro, Bayan Yazdi, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4368638: Comparable one-year efficacy and safety of spironolactone versus amiloride in resistant hypertension: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis, Mohamed Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4368735: Shifting patterns in essential hypertension mortality in the United States before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Hasan Munshi, Abdullah Ahmad, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4368794: Plaque and coronary artery characteristics in patients with myocardial bridging with and without hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis, Prabhjot Hundal, Niloufar Javadi, Chris Blumberg, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4371560: Obicetrapib in patients with dyslipidemia with or without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, et al. (Abstract)
Direct oral anticoagulants versus Vitamin K antagonists for left ventricular thrombus management, Syed I. Khalid, Pranav Mirpuri, Joanna M. Roy, et al. (Article)
Hemodynamic profiles during pulmonary artery pressure sensor implantation: Risk stratification in chronic HFrEF, Daniel Jabr, Rachel Pedersen, Amogha Dahal, et al. (Article)
Increasing acute coronary syndrome mortality in cirrhosis after a period of decline: A national analysis of temporal and demographic disparities, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ameer Awashra, Fathi Milhem, et al. (Article)
Key learning points from a CHD necrotising enterocolitis learning collaborative across high- and low-performing centres, Hani Siddeek, Jamie M. Furlong-Dillard, David K. Bailly, et al. (Article)
Outcomes of patients with cancer with acute coronary syndrome-associated cardiogenic shock, Orly Leiva, Sunil Rao, Richard K. Cheng, et al. (Article)
Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography in critical care, Felipe Teran, Taylor Diederich, Clark G. Owyang, et al. (Article)
Risks of incident venous thromboembolism, recurrent thromboembolism, and use of antithrombotic therapies, among children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery: A global multicenter analysis of real-world data, Amy L. Kiskaddon, Nhue L. Do, Ernest K. Amankwah, et al. (Article)
Key articles and guidelines in the management of chronic coronary disease, Dave L. Dixon, Tomasz Jurga, Michael Kelly, et al. (Article)
Managing anticoagulation in a patient with calciphylaxis and mechanical valve: A therapeutic dilemma, Qutaiba Qafisheh, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohanad Qwaider, et al. (Article)
Delays in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and epinephrine administration in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest - Composite time-dependent effects of prehospital interventions on 30-day favorable neurological outcomes and social implications from a prospective nationwide population-based cohort study, Toshihide Izumida, Teruhiko Imamura, Shizukiyo Ishikawa, et al. (Article)
TCT-1200 Contemporary national healthcare disparities, outcomes, and risk predictors of mortality in coronary angiography utilization in patients admitted with NSTEMI, Prabhjot Hundal, Niloufar Javadi, Chaitanya Tumuluri, et al. (Abstract)
TCT-250 Persistent age-related disparities in mortality among STEMI patients with cardiogenic shock: A 15-year national analysis, Zaid Abood, Prabhjot Hundal, Abrar Dastagir, et al. (Abstract)
TCT-251 Fifteen years of ST-elevation myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock in the United States: Have we closed the sex gap in mortality?, Zaid Abood, Prabhjot Hundal, Ral Enriquez, et al. (Abstract)
Simulation-based education for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and strategies for implementation: A systematic scoping review, Ryan Ruiyang Ling, Anamaria Milas, Jeremy King Wang, et al. (Article)
A novel three-dimensional mapping device to guide lead placement for left bundle branch area pacing, Mahmoud Ali, Lynn Erickson, Sisir Siddamsetti, et al. (Article)
Late Loeys-Dietz syndrome diagnosis in an adolescent with severe phenotype, Lorraine James, Nazia Husain, Sarah Jurgensmeyer Langas, et al. (Article)
Optimizing contrast administration in pediatric cardiovascular CT: Safety and technique, Madhusudan Ganigara, Sarv Priya, and Prashant Nagpal (Article)
Incidence, predictors, and outcomes with ventricular arrhythmias in continuous flow left ventricular assist device recipients: A multicenter analysis, Jobin Varghese, Jashan Gill, Rezwan Munshi, et al. (Article)
An Unusual Source of Cardioembolic Stroke in a Hypertrabeculated Left Ventricle, Anya Lei Koza DO, Christopher Montes-Sabino MD, Carson Castellani MD, and Daniel Harland MD (Abstract)
ATRIUM: Atrial Tachycardia Reduction With Intravenous Use of Magnesium, Samar Ashrafi PharmD; Haneen Hussein PharmD; Travis Hase MD, FACEP; Kara Fifer PharmD; Cathrine Roels PharmD; Nadine Lomotan PharmD; Barbara Bukowski Gorno PharmD; Alyse Rehberger PharmD; Cindy Ndiaye MPH; Loredana Huma PhD; and Marc McDowell PharmD (Abstract)
Downstream Testing Following Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: A Decade of Clinical Practice (2012–2022), Amjed Zidan DO (Abstract)
Evaluating the Use of Empagliflozin in Pediatric Heart Failure, Alexis Craven PharmD, Ashley Lange PharmD, and Kristen Nelson McMillan MD (Abstract)
Evolving Strategies in Lipid Lowering Therapy Post-Coronary CT Angiogram: A Decadal Analysis at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center (2012-2022), Amjed Zidan DO (Abstract)
Learning Curves in Pulsed Field Ablation: Implementation in Academic and Non-Academic Centers, Rebecca Riley DO, Lynn Erickson MS, Austin Deets MD, Hinduja Nallamala DO, David Boulware MS, Carson Castellani MD, Emma Hegwood DO, Atul Bhatia MD, and Mahmoud Ali MD (Abstract)
Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Setting of Chronic PE and Lack of Medication Access, Samiuddin Syed MD, Abdulkareem Abuzir DO, and Shoeb Hussain MD (Abstract)
Pretreatment With Calcium Before Diltiazem in Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response, Marc McDowell PharmD, Haneen Hussein PharmD, Andrew McInerney PharmD, Dharati Desai PharmD, Kara Fifier PharmD, Michael Cirone MD, Cathrine Roels PharmD, Nadine Sheahan PharmD, Barbara Bukowski Gorno PharmD, and Cindy Ndiaye MPH (Abstract)
Racial Disparities After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in the United States From 2016 to 2021, a Large Database Analysis, Vinicius Moreira MD, Rafaella Litvin MD, Abhin Sapkota MD, Amit Jain MD, Arjang Khorasani MD, and Nebojsa Knezevic MD (Abstract)
Recurrent Pregnancy-Associated Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Case of STEMI in Both Antenatal and Postpartum Periods, Andrii Labchuk MD, Katarzyna Mikrut MD, Viktoriya Bikeyeva MD, and Giovanni Paolella MD (Abstract)
Sepsis and the heart: In the quest for noninvasive pressure-volume loops at the bedside, Pedro Salinas, Jon Barnett MD, and Siddharth Dugar (Article)
TEE-ing Up a Diagnosis: An Unexpected Presentation of Ludwig Angina Following Routine Cardiac Imaging, Nathan Fletcher DO; Anne Marie Bonaguro DO; Manasi Sejpal MD, MBBS; Amir Naqvi DO; and Nabeel Memon MD (Abstract)
Geographic and demographic disparities in left-ventricular failure mortality, 1999-2020, with forecasts to 2040: A nationwide US analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Hosam I. Taha, et al. (Letter)
Cardiovascular toxicity of Fruquintinib in patients with colorectal and other cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Ahmad Nouri, Ameer Awashra, Dawoud Hamdan, et al. (Article)
The association of place-based disadvantage and access to deceased donor heart transplantation, Alexander Z. Wang, Kenley Barrett, Molly H. White, et al. (Article)