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Levothyroxine in the Ageing Patient: Re-evaluating Cardiovascular Outcomes in Subclinical Hypothyroidism through the ACEL-UK-ETT Trial

This review analyzes the ACEL-UK-ETT emulated target trial, demonstrating that long-term levothyroxine therapy in older adults with subclinical hypothyroidism significantly reduces cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality without compr

Mar 20, 2026
Cardiology

Abelacimab Shows Superior Safety Over Rivaroxaban for Older Adults with Atrial Fibrillation

A phase 2b study demonstrates that the Factor XI inhibitor abelacimab significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to rivaroxaban in older atrial fibrillation patients, offering a safer alternative for stroke prevention in high-risk populat

Mar 12, 2026
Cardiology

Complete Revascularization Benefits Older MI Patients Regardless of Renal Function: Insights from the FIRE Trial

A sub-analysis of the FIRE trial demonstrates that physiology-guided complete revascularization significantly reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in patients aged 75 and older, irrespective of baseline kidney function, without incre

Jan 17, 2026
Cardiology

Rethinking First-Line Anticoagulation in Older Adults: Real-World Evidence Challenges Conventional AFib Management

A large-scale study of 144,969 Medicare beneficiaries reveals that initial anticoagulant prescriptions for atrial fibrillation may not reduce ischemic stroke risk in patients over 66, while significantly increasing major bleeding hazards, s

Jan 7, 2026
Cardiology

Cardiac Myosin Activation Across the Lifespan: Age-Based Efficacy and Safety of Omecamtiv Mecarbil in HFrEF

This review synthesizes findings from the GALACTIC-HF trial regarding the efficacy and safety of omecamtiv mecarbil across age groups, highlighting its benefits in older patients and those with severe heart failure.

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Cardiology

Serum Carboxymethyl-Lysine and Its Prospective Associations with Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults: Insights from the Cardiovascular Health Study

Serum advanced glycation end-product carboxymethyl-lysine (CML) is linked to higher risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation in older adults, highlighting potential therapeutic targets against AGE-related cardiac dysfunction.

Sep 8, 2025

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