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• MRAs Fail to Show CV Benefit in Patients With Kidney Failure on Hemodialysis
  Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) failed to show a benefit and had virtually no effect on cardiovascular death in patients with kidney failure requiring maintenance hemodialysis, according to an updated systematic review and meta-analysis published Aug. 18 in The Lancet.
• Is Low Volume-Flow Discordance a Survival Predictor For Patients With AS Post TAVR?
  Volume-flow (V-Q) discordance occurs in nearly one-third of patients with aortic stenosis (AS) post TAVR and offers superior prognostic value over existing stroke volume index (SVi) and transaortic flow rate (TFR) thresholds, according to a recent study being presented at ESC Congress 2025...
• New International AMI Treatment Guideline Focuses on Hemoglobin Transfusion Strategy
  A new treatment guideline for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) recommends a liberal red cell transfusion strategy rather than a restrictive strategy. The guideline from the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is conditional because of the low certainty of evidence and consideration of blood […]
• Eagles Eye View: Can Self-Service BP Kiosks Improve Hypertensive Health?
  In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle evaluates the potential value of self-service blood pressure (BP) kiosks and their potential to improve hypertensive health nationwide.
• MINDS-ACHD: Are Neurocognitive Deficits Prevalent in Young Adults With Adult Congenital Heart Disease?
  Neurocognitive deficits (NCDs) are prevalent in young adults with moderate and severely complex adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), and it is essential to integrate neurocognitive assessments into routine ACHD care, according to the MINDS-ACHD study published Aug. 25 in JACC.