Works from 2026
Reply to: "On interpreting treatment hierarchy following ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease", Ahmed Ibrahim, Elsayed Balbaa, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Letter)
Reply to letter to the editor regarding "Optimal antithrombotic therapy for post-ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A frequentist network meta-analysis", Ahmed Ibrahim, Elsayed Balbaa, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Letter)
Detectable coronary artery score among people living with HIV with regional, study and population variations: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Jose Luis Paredes, Franco Matos, Danai Bemplidaki, et al. (Article)
PneumoMLPred: Innovating pneumonia management with guideline adherence review and explainable machine learning-based mortality prediction - A single-centre retrospective study, Kamel A. Samara, Hiba Jawdat Barqawi, Saryia Adra, et al. (Article)
Factor XIa inhibitors after acute non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk TIA, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mansour, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Letter)
Electronic health records research: Easy evidence, harder oversight, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Kerollos Abdelsayed, and Mohammed Ruzieh (Article)
Optimal time for aspirin withdrawal after PCI in ACS: A pairwise and network meta-analysis with time to event data of randomized trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed Saad Rakab, et al. (Article)
73810 Surgery refusal among Merkel cell carcinoma patients: Clinical predictors and impacts on Merkel cell-specific survival, Mariah Fleischman, Mitchell Taylor, Sierra Thomas, et al. (Abstract)
74869 Comparing oral squamous cell carcinoma time-to-treatment measures by race and ethnicity: A surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database study, Aditya Dutt, Richard Moraga, Omar Hamadi, et al. (Abstract)
75593 Characterizing rural disparities in penile squamous cell carcinoma outcomes: A nationally representative cohort study, Mitchell Taylor, Simon Dang, Kate Woods, et al. (Abstract)
75597 Exploring predictors of surgery refusal among acral lentiginous melanoma patients: A nationally representative cohort study, Kate Woods, Sierra Thomas, Divya Sharma, et al. (Abstract)
75604 Predictors of treatment delays exceeding one month in acral lentiginous melanoma: A nationally representative cohort study, Grace Yu, Sierra Thomas, Divya Sharma, et al. (Abstract)
76394 Analyzing acral lentiginous melanoma time-to-treatment measures by race and ethnicity: A surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database study, Aditya Dutt, Richard Moraga, and Mitchell Taylor (Abstract)
76979 Impact of rural residence on survival outcomes in head and neck cutaneous melanoma: Analysis of 82,302 SEER cases, Grant Zhao, Mitchell Taylor, and Divya Sharma (Abstract)
Sex-based differences in clinical outcomes among cardiogenic shock patients treated with mechanical circulatory support, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Ju Young Bae, Rongras Damrongwatanasuk, et al. (Article)
Integrating metabolic rehabilitation with incretin-based anti-obesity therapy: A narrative review of a multimodal strategy for sustainable weight loss, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Ariel Katz, and Ehimen Aneni (Article)
Efficacy and safety of orforglipron in obesity with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Emara, Ahmed Mansour, et al. (Article)
Predictors for utilization of Mohs surgery over wide local excision in pleomorphic dermal sarcoma: A SEER-based study, Eva M. Shelton, Mitchell A. Taylor, Landon Hendrickson, et al. (Article)
TAVR vs. SAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis and chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis: A comprehensive meta-analysis, Maneeth Mylavarapu, Madiha Kiyani, Niharika Tanwar, et al. (Article)
Baseline TRI-SCORE for risk stratification before tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Anan Abu Rmilah, Thekrayat Asad, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)
Methodological considerations in TriNetX research: Reflections on SGLT2i use post-TAVR in heart failure patients, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ahmed Emara, and Elsayed Balbaa (Letter)
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)
Efficacy and safety of olezarsen in hypertriglyceridemia: An updated meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mansour, Heba Aboeldahab, et al. (Article)
Prognostic impact of baseline anemia on outcomes after elective PCI in men: A US retrospective cohort study, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed Saad Rakab, et al. (Article)
Pulmonary embolism mortality in the United States: A nationwide analysis, Ameer Awashra, Anwar Zahran, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)
Sex differences in pleomorphic dermal sarcoma: A SEER-based analysis, Eva M. Shelton, Mitchell A. Taylor, and Yaohui G. Xu (Article)
Subclavian chronic total occlusion angioplasty facilitates cardiac implantable electronic device upgrades: A single-center case series, Richard Amoateng, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Xiarepati Tieliwaerdi, et al. (Article)
Impact of symptom burden, psychological distress, and treatment accessibility on quality of life in people with cancer in Syria, Mohamad Yousef Almawaz, Alyaa Kheirbek, Rain Yassin Alkhalil, et al. (Abstract)
Incidence and predictors of delayed hematologic engraftment after autologous stem cell transplantation and early post-transplant complications: A retrospective study, Asad AM Daqa, Omar Hamadi, Ahmad Abdulrahman Daqqa, et al. (Abstract)
National trends and disparities in cancer-related mortality among adults with diabetes in the U.S., 1999-2023, Abaan Merchant, Muhammad Bin Salman, Omar Hamadi, et al. (Abstract)
Nationwide trends in mortality with concurrent colorectal cancer and chronic ischemic heart disease: A CDC WONDER analysis (1999-2020), Abaan Merchant, Omar Hamadi, Abdallah Abujlambo, et al. (Abstract)
Predictors of surgery refusal and disease-specific survival outcomes in inflammatory breast cancer: A nationally representative cohort study, Maria Agustina Callizo Bedoya, Mitchell Allan Taylor, Kate Woods, et al. (Abstract)
SBRT versus surgery for early-stage NSCLC: A propensity-matched systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression, Yousef Alghzawi, Bara M. Hammadeh, Abdulla Alzibdeh, et al. (Abstract)
An Unusual Culprit: Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm and Coronary Sinus Fistula Presenting as Acute Heart Failure, Emmanuel Olumuyide MD and Alfredo Toll MD (Poster)
Clinical outcomes of anemia in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A retrospective cohort analysis, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Ezaz Rahman, Shengnan Zheng, et al. (Article)
Genotype-phenotype discordance in cardiomyopathies: Pathophysiology, clinical expression, and therapeutic considerations, Abubakar Nazir, Atif Hussain Sarwar, Rameen Nazar, et al. (Article)
Renal denervation in cardiovascular diseases: Mechanisms, evidence, and expanding applications, Ameer Awashra, Haroun Neiroukh, Lubna Alnatour, et al. (Article)
Optimal antithrombotic therapy for post-ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A frequentist network meta-analysis, Ahmed Ibrahim, Elsayed Balbaa, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)
High-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine in older adults with or without cardiovascular risk: A meta-analysis of randomized trials on 511,890 participants, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)
Understanding mortality data: A step-by-step guide to CDC WONDER, joinpoint analysis, and forecasting models, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohammed Ruzieh, Belal Mohamed Hamed, et al. (Article)
Prophylactic left atrial appendage occlusion during mitral valve repair in patients without atral fibrillation: A meta-analysis of time to event data, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)
Beta-blockers after myocardial infarction without reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of kaplan-meier reconstructed individual patient data, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mazen Amin, et al. (Article)
B vitamins and cardiovascular health: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and precision prevention strategies, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Kareem Istetieh, et al. (Article)
Cimlanod, a second-generation nitroxyl donor, in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of hemodynamic efficacy and safety profile, Mrunalini Dandamudi, Vinh Q. Ho, Miguel A. Samaniego-Laguna, et al. (Article)
EXPRESS: Two decades of inflammatory bowel disease-related cardiovascular mortality in the United States: Temporal trends and demographic disparities from a National Death Registry, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohammad Bdair, Anwar Zahran, et al. (Article)
Olezarsen in hypertriglyceridemia with high cardiac risk: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential evidence, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Heba Aboeldahab, et al. (Article)
Rural-urban disparities in melanoma management: A SEER database analysis of wide local excision vs. Mohs surgery utilization and disease-specific outcomes, Bo M. Kitrell, Mitchell A. Taylor, Eenika A. Kumar, et al. (Article)
EXPRESS: Temporal trends and disparities in acute ischemic event mortality among U.S. adults with coexisting atherosclerotic heart disease and diabetes mellitus: A national analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohammad Bdair, Anwar Zahran, et al. (Article)
Effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence: A meta‑analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)
Conduction system pacing versus right ventricular pacing in preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of randomized trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Elsayed Balbaa, et al. (Article)
26-A-16394-ACC Is higher energy better? High fixed vs escalating cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation: A grade-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed R. Murad, et al. (Abstract)
26-A-19022-ACC Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and clinical outcomes in cardiac sarcoidosis: Evidence from a real-world multicenter cohort, Emmanuel Olusoji Olumuyide, Fathi Milhem, Moath Hattab, et al. (Abstract)
26-A-19087-ACC Outcomes of cardiogenic shock in adults with congenital heart disease: A nationwide analysis, Emmanuel Olusoji Olumuyide, Hasan Munshi, and Jiun-Ruey Hu (Abstract)
26-A-19383-ACC Impact of peri-procedural aspirin on survival and complications after adult atrial septal defect closure: A multicenter cohort, Moath Hattab, Fathi Milhem, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Abstract)
26-A-21142-ACC Low-dose triple and quadruple single-pill combinations for initial hypertension treatment: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed Rifai, et al. (Abstract)
Comparable disease-specific survival between Mohs surgery and wide local excision for acral lentiginous melanoma: A National Cohort Study, Mitchell A. Taylor, Laura Beach, Joe McGrath, et al. (Article)
Environmental and dietary triggers of hyperuricemia in chronic kidney disease: A cardiovascular perspective, Mohammed AbuBaha, Anwar Zahran, Ahmad Nouri, et al. (Article)
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)
The additive value of preprocedural cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) planning in percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Elsayed Balbaa, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Article)
Racial and ethnic disparities in in-hospital outcomes of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the United States, Emmanuel Olumuyide and Ezaz Rahman (Article)
Rhabdomyolysis after ERCP in a patient with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A paraneoplastic phenomenon?, Roaa Aljunaidi, Qutaiba Qafisheh, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)
Caffeine as a cardiovascular protective agent: A comprehensive review of mechanisms and outcomes, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Bayan Mahafdah, et al. (Article)
Principles and priorities for integrated tuberculosis screening and care: A modified Delphi consensus exercise, Claire Jacqueline Calderwood, Tenzin Kunor, Mikaela Coleman, et al. (Article)
Iterative modification and finalization of a patient decision-aid for immunosuppressive medication treatment decision-making in systemic lupus erythematosus by a racially diverse patient group, Jasvinder A. Singh, Candace Green, Shelby Gontarz, et al. (Article)
Renal protection at a metabolic cost: A systematic review and meta-analysis of perioperative use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, Elsayed Balbaa, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Ahmed Ibrahim, et al. (Article)
Hypermetabolism and lipid alterations postburn: A cardiovascular perspective, Mohammed AbuBaha, Ameer Awashra, Bara AbuBaha, et al. (Article)
Impact of disease stage, treatment timing, and demographic disparities on survival in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma: Insights from a SEER-based analysis, Eva Shelton, Janmesh Patel, Mitchell A. Taylor, et al. (Article)
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)
Reassessing PCI timing in high bleeding risk patients: Evidence, strategies, and outcomes, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Article)
Colchicine therapy in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Modulating inflammation and outcomes, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Ameer Awashra, Malik Ahmad, et al. (Article)
Iron balance and cardiovascular health: The double-edged role of deficiency and overload, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Bayan Mahafdah, et al. (Article)
Angiotensin-neprilysin inhibition in acute decompensated heart failure: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Hosam I. Taha, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Bashar M. Al Zoubi, 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)
Cardiac lead perforation: Mechanisms, detection, and therapeutic approaches, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Hossam Salameh, et al. (Article)
Clinical, hemodynamic, and safety outcomes of sotatercept in pulmonary arterial hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized trials with time-to-event data, Mohamed R Murad, Ameer Awashra, Mohamed S Elgendy, et al. (Article)
DOACs vs warfarin for post-myocardial infarction left ventricular thrombus: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized trials, Ahmed Elbataa, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Elazab, et al. (Article)
Examining the impact of time-to-treatment on disease-specific survival in pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma: A multi-institutional retrospective cohort analysis, Anisha Kohli, Kate S. Woods, Blake Recupido, et al. (Letter)
Left atrial appendage occlusion in cancer-associated atrial fibrillation: Who, when, and how to manage antithrombotic therapy, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)
Left ventricular thrombus in oncology patients and beyond: Imaging, treatment choices, and duration, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)
Low-dose triple-pill of telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide for initial hypertension yreatment: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Article)
Physician shortages in underserved populations: Venezuelan physician perspectives on emigration and professional development, Katherine Otto Chebly, Alexandra Olavarrieta Herrera, Julio S. Castro, et al. (Article)
Relationship between aerobic fitness and adipose tissue insulin resistance, Arunima Sharma, Kelli Lytle, and Michael D. Jensen (Article)
Tirzepatide and cardiovascular outcomes: A narrative review of mechanisms, efficacy and implications for heart failure management, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Ameer Awashra, Sosana Bdir, et al. (Article)
Transcatheter versus surgical treatment in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of time-to-event data on 162,305 patients, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Article)
Troponins and echocardiography: Role in detecting myocardial injury in burn patients, Mohammed AbuBaha, Samia Aldwaik, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)
Works from 2025
Nationwide patterns of cardiac-related mortality in amyloidosis cases: An epidemiologic study, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Diana Owda, Mohamed Saad Rakab, et al. (Article)
Cancer, inflammation, and thrombosis: Drivers of atrial fibrillation in oncology patients, Ameer Awashra, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Moaath Swalha, et al. (Article)
Chest tube removal after cardiac surgery in first vs. second post-operative day: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ameer Awashra, Nada Radwan, et al. (Article)
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, Mohammad Bdair, et al. (Article)
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)
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)
Perspectives of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis among pediatric providers, John M. Flores, Trenton Lam, Jose L. Paredes Sosa, et al. (Article)
Efficacy and safety of DPP-1 inhibitors in bronchiectasis: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Mohamed Ellebedy, 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)
Mycoplasma pneumonia-induced rash and mucositis in a 21-year-old man, Steffy Thomas, Michael Yu, Emmanuel Olumuyide, 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)
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)
Stomach cancer elective surgery morbidity and mortality at 90-Day (Hold Study): A prospective, international collaborative cohort study, Claudia Neves-Marques, Mohamed Abulazayem, Geoffrey Yuet Wong, et al. (Article)
Abstract 4357375: Safety and efficacy of the aldosterone synthase inhibitor osilodrostat in primary hypertension: A retrospective cohort analysis, Ahmed Emara, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4357557: Renal denervation versus baroreflex activation therapy in resistant hypertension: Outcomes from a real-world registry, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, Emmanuel Olumuyide, et al. (Abstract)