AI-Based OCT Analysis Outperforms Human Experts in Predicting Outcomes from Non-Culprit Lesions: Insights from the PECTUS-AI Study
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AI-Based OCT Analysis Outperforms Human Experts in Predicting Outcomes from Non-Culprit Lesions: Insights from the PECTUS-AI Study

The PECTUS-AI study demonstrates that AI-based identification of thin-cap fibroatheromas using OCT provides superior prognostic value for cardiovascular events compared to manual analysis, particularly when assessing the entire imaged coronary segment, offering a standardized approach to identifying high-risk patients.
Comparative Effectiveness of High-Dose versus Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccines in Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Integrated Insights from the DANFLU-2 Trial
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Comparative Effectiveness of High-Dose versus Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccines in Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Integrated Insights from the DANFLU-2 Trial

The DANFLU-2 trial demonstrates that high-dose influenza vaccine provides superior protection against influenza-related hospitalizations in chronic kidney disease and reduces cardiorespiratory hospitalizations in older adults irrespective of cardiovascular disease status.
Tirzepatide Achieves Cardiovascular Noninferiority Against Dulaglutide: A Milestone in Dual Incretin Therapy
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Tirzepatide Achieves Cardiovascular Noninferiority Against Dulaglutide: A Milestone in Dual Incretin Therapy

The SURPASS-CVOT trial confirms that tirzepatide is noninferior to dulaglutide for cardiovascular safety in high-risk type 2 diabetes patients. While superiority was not statistically reached, the study solidifies the cardiovascular profile of dual GIP/GLP-1 agonism compared to established standards of care.
Normalising Renin After Medical Therapy for Primary Aldosteronism May Lower Cardiovascular Risk — But RCTs Are Needed
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Normalising Renin After Medical Therapy for Primary Aldosteronism May Lower Cardiovascular Risk — But RCTs Are Needed

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis found that patients with primary aldosteronism whose renin rose after mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy had substantially lower cardiovascular event rates and possibly lower mortality, suggesting renin normalisation as a therapeutic target pending prospective confirmation.
GLP‑1 Receptor Agonists Provide Greatest MACE Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes — Evidence from a Large US Comparative-Effectiveness Study
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GLP‑1 Receptor Agonists Provide Greatest MACE Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes — Evidence from a Large US Comparative-Effectiveness Study

In a 241,981-patient emulated trial using modern causal methods, sustained GLP‑1RA use yielded the lowest 2.5‑year MACE risk, followed by SGLT2is, sulfonylureas, and DPP4is; the GLP‑1RA advantage over SGLT2is was greatest in older adults and those with ASCVD, HF, or kidney impairment.
Vericiguat in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: Evidence from Pooled Analyses of VICTORIA and VICTOR Trials
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Vericiguat in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: Evidence from Pooled Analyses of VICTORIA and VICTOR Trials

Pooled data from VICTORIA and VICTOR trials demonstrate that vericiguat significantly reduces cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization in a wide spectrum of patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, including those without recent worsening, supporting its role as an adjunctive therapy.
High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Insights from the DANFLU-2 Randomized Clinical Trial and Related Evidence
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High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Insights from the DANFLU-2 Randomized Clinical Trial and Related Evidence

This review synthesizes evidence on high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines for cardiovascular outcomes in older adults, focusing on the large DANFLU-2 trial and complementary studies, highlighting modest cardiovascular benefits and implications for clinical practice.
Multidomain Rehabilitation Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults Post-Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the PIpELINe Trial
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Multidomain Rehabilitation Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults Post-Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the PIpELINe Trial

A multidomain rehabilitation program combining cardiovascular risk control, dietary counseling, and exercise significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular death or unplanned hospitalization within one year in older myocardial infarction survivors with impaired physical performance.
High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults: Insights from the DANFLU-2 Randomized Clinical Trial
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High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults: Insights from the DANFLU-2 Randomized Clinical Trial

The DANFLU-2 trial demonstrates that high-dose influenza vaccine reduces cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory hospitalizations compared to standard-dose in adults ≥65 years, with similar benefits across subgroups including heart failure and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.