CARDIAC DISEASE

This study tested whether a special filter (HA-380®) placed in the heart-lung machine during complex heart surgery can reduce harmful inflammation and organ damage. Forty-one adults having high-risk procedures like heart transplants or emergency valve repairs took part. The main …

This study tested two ways of using a breathing machine during heart surgery that requires a heart-lung machine. One group received no breaths during that time, while the other received small, gentle breaths. The goal was to see which approach better prevents serious lung complic…

This study tested a new contrast agent called NH002 to see if it is safe for use in heart ultrasounds. It involved 36 adults with heart disease who received different doses of the agent. The main goal was to check for side effects and monitor vital signs, while also seeing how we…

This study tested a breathing exercise called the active cycle breathing technique in 120 adults who had just had heart surgery. The exercise combines controlled breathing, deep breaths, and coughing to help clear the lungs and reduce pain. Researchers measured changes in breathi…

This study tested whether combining two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks can better control pain after open-heart surgery. 40 adults having elective heart surgery through a breastbone incision received the blocks. The goal was to see if this approach lowers pain scores and improves…

This study looked at over 386,000 adults with type 2 diabetes to compare four common second-line medications (GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, and sulfonylureas) for their effects on heart health and other outcomes. Researchers used existing medical records to …

This study tested whether a simple electronic wristband could help doctors understand how well patients recover after heart surgery. 137 adults wore the wristband for two months after leaving the hospital, and it counted their daily steps. The goal was to see if step counts could…

This study looked at whether nurses who had never used ultrasound before could take good enough heart pictures using a special software called HeartFocus. The nurses received training and then performed heart ultrasounds on 240 patients. Cardiologists then checked if the images w…

This study looked at whether continuously measuring oxygen levels in the brain during heart bypass surgery can help prevent memory loss and confusion afterward. It included 326 adults aged 60 and older having planned coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers compared standard c…

This study tested a new discharge education program for people recovering from open heart surgery. The program included a booklet and a mobile app, and participants were followed for 12 weeks by phone. The goal was to see if the program improved recovery and quality of life. 70 a…

This study looked at 320 adults who had heart surgery to see how well two risk scores (EuroSCORE-II and POSPOM) predict the chance of dying in the hospital. Researchers reviewed medical records from a single hospital between 2020 and 2024. No new treatments were given—the goal wa…

This study looked at whether a 6-minute stepper test can accurately measure exercise tolerance in heart patients undergoing rehabilitation. Researchers compared the stepper test results with the standard 6-minute walk test and a cardiac stress test. The study involved 60 adults w…