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📢 Sudden cardiac arrest in young adults remains rare but devastating, often occurring without warning and in individuals with no known history of heart disease. A new systematic review in Heart International examines the epidemiology, underlying causes and prevention strategies for sudden cardiac arrest in adults aged 18–40 years. The review highlights the role of inherited and structural cardiac conditions, the value of advanced diagnostic approaches including genetic testing, and the importance of early intervention through bystander CPR, AED access and community education programmes. Read the full review: touchcardio.com/cardiovascul… #Cardiology #SuddenCardiacArrest #HeartHealth #Prevention #Cardiomyopathy

👏 We are delighted to announce Dr Abhishek Chaturvedi @IAmDoctorAbhi as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026! Dr Chaturvedi is a cardiologist and clinician-scientist with interests in interventional and structural cardiology, cardiovascular outcomes research, and global cardiovascular health. In our latest Future Leaders interview, he discusses his journey in cardiology, the mentors who have shaped his career, and how clinical practice, scientific research, and a commitment to compassionate care can work together to improve patient outcomes. 🔗 Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/flb-… #FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders

Have you listened to our latest #Podcast? ‘Beyond the bed: Optimizing early discharge pathways and home-based diuresis in heart failure management’ Listen now: touchpodcast.podbean.com/e/b… #HeartFailure #Cardiology #HeartFailureManagement #MedEd #CME #HealthcareProfessionals

👏 We are delighted to announce Dr Ushasi Saraswati @SaraswatiUshasi as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026! Dr Saraswati is a cardiovascular disease fellow at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with research interests spanning cardiovascular imaging, pericardial diseases, and recurrent pericarditis. In our latest Future Leaders interview, she reflects on her journey in cardiology, the mentors who have shaped her career, and why trust, clear communication, and compassionate care are essential to building meaningful connections with patients. 🔗 Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/flb-… #FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders

📢 Is residual shunt after patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure really a key driver of recurrent stroke risk? In a new article, Bryan Kluck challenges long-held assumptions around residual shunt following PFO closure and explores whether this commonly cited risk factor may be overestimated. The article examines emerging evidence suggesting residual shunt may be an inadequate surrogate endpoint - and highlights why clinical focus should remain on true stroke recurrence, alongside careful consideration of post-procedural management. Read more: touchcardio.com/intervention… #Cardiology #StrokePrevention #PFO #PatentForamenOvale #HeartInternational

🫀 Resistant hypertension remains a major clinical challenge, contributing significantly to adverse cardiovascular outcomes including stroke, heart failure and chronic kidney disease. The article examines key drivers of the condition — including sympathetic nervous system overactivity, renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system dysregulation, obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea — while highlighting the importance of distinguishing true resistant hypertension from pseudo-resistance. 📄 Read the full article: touchcardio.com/hypertension… #Hypertension #Cardiology #CardiovascularHealth #HeartHealth

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👏 We are delighted to announce Dr @MaximeCaru as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026! Dr Caru is an Assistant Professor at Penn State College of Medicine, where his research focuses on the long-term cardiovascular and psychological effects of pediatric cancer treatments and the role of physical activity in supporting cancer survivors. In our latest Future Leaders feature, discover more about his work in cardio-oncology and how exercise-based interventions could help improve cardiovascular outcomes and quality of life for children and young people living with and beyond cancer. 🔗 Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/dr-m… #FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders

❤️ How should treatment approaches for persistent atrial fibrillation be considered in older patients? Prof Andreas Boehmer and Prof Joachim Ehrlich explore treatment strategies for older patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, including considerations around arrhythmia management, heart failure and longer-term treatment burden. 🔎 Explore their expert insights on touchCARDIO: touchcardio.com/insight/abla… #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiology #HeartRhythm #ESC2026 #MedicalEducation

👏 We are delighted to announce Dr Faisal Rahman @frahman480 as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026! Dr Rahman is an Interventional Structural Cardiologist, Director of Cardiogenic Shock, and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program Director at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In our latest Future Leaders interview, he discusses his journey in interventional cardiology, advances in cardiogenic shock and structural heart disease, and the importance of mentorship, research, and education in developing the next generation of cardiologists. 🔗 Read the full interview: touchcardio.com/insight/dr-f… #FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders

🫀 ACC26 Highlights: Imaging is redefining cardiovascular risk prevention At ACC26, Dr. Matthew Budoff discussed how advances in cardiovascular imaging and updated cholesterol guidelines are reshaping risk assessment and preventive care. Key themes included: 📊 The growing role of coronary artery calcium scoring in guiding treatment decisions 🎯 More individualized lipid targets based on cardiovascular risk 🩺 Greater recognition of secondary causes of hypertension 📈 How imaging may improve patient understanding, adherence and long-term prevention strategies Explore the full ACC26 interview: touchcardio.com/insight/acc2… #ACC2026 #Cardiology #CardiovascularDisease #PreventiveCardiology #MedicalImaging

🎉 The wait is over. Today, we're proud to launch touchCARDIO Future Leaders 2026, designed to spotlight, support, and celebrate the next generation of leaders in the field. Because the future of cardiology depends on those ready to step forward, challenge thinking, collaborate globally, and drive meaningful change. touchCARDIO Future Leaders recognizes: 🏆 Excellence in innovation 📚 Commitment to education and mentorship 🤝 Leadership through collaboration ❤️ Dedication to improving patient outcomes Take a look at our Future Leaders 2026: touchcardio.com/insight/flb-… @frahman480 @MaximeCaru @IAmDoctorAbhi @aldoporcari @arunsau_ #FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders

📢 EHRA 2026: Defining the next era of arrhythmia care EHRA 2026 showcased major advances across electrophysiology, from evolving ablation technologies to next-generation pacing strategies and new approaches to sudden cardiac death prevention. In this expert perspective, Prof. José Luis Merino highlights some of the most impactful late-breaking trials presented at the congress, exploring how emerging evidence may influence clinical decision-making across arrhythmia management. Key themes include advances in pulsed field ablation, conduction system pacing, implantable device innovation and increasingly personalised approaches to risk stratification and therapy selection. Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/ehra… #EHRA2026 #Cardiology #Electrophysiology #Arrhythmia #HeartRhythm

🫀 AL or ATTR? Getting the diagnosis right matters. Explore stepwise diagnosis, the role of multidisciplinary teams and emerging AL therapies in cardiac amyloidosis. 🎓 Gain expert insights & earn CME credit: touchcardioime.org/cardiac-a… #CardiacAmyloidosis #MedEd

In case you missed it... 🩺 Explore discharge readiness and supported outpatient or home-based diuresis for selected patients who have stabilized after hospitalization but still need further decongestion. Explore risk stratification, options for outpatient decongestion and safe transitions of care with Dr. Anuradha Lala-Trindade. 🎓 Watch now & earn CME credit 👉 touchcardioime.org/expertfoc… #HeartFailure #MedEd

🥤 Can beverage choices in childhood influence cardiovascular health decades later? New research published in Circulation suggests that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice from childhood through adulthood is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension later in life. As hypertension remains a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke, these findings reinforce the importance of early-life prevention strategies and healthy dietary habits. Read more on touchCARDIO: touchcardio.com/insight/chil… #Cardiology #Hypertension #CardiovascularHealth #Prevention #PublicHealth #Nutrition

❤️ New ESC guidelines put cardiac rehabilitation at the heart of cardiovascular care. The first dedicated ESC clinical practice guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation broaden the scope of who may benefit and emphasise a comprehensive approach spanning exercise, education, lifestyle, psychosocial support and optimisation of cardiovascular care. 🔎 Explore the key recommendations and what they could mean for clinical practice: touchcardio.com/insight/esc-… #ESC2026 #CardiacRehabilitation #Cardiology #CardiovascularHealth

❤️ Could artificial intelligence (AI) help support cardiovascular screening through mobile technology? A new hospital-based study from North India assessed an AI-enabled mobile application for measuring heart rate and blood pressure, comparing its performance with standard monitoring devices. 📊 The application showed encouraging agreement for heart rate and blood pressure measurements, while further validation is needed before wider clinical use. 🔗 Read the full article: touchcardio.com/hypertension… #Cardiology #Hypertension #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #BloodPressure

🔜 Coming soon! Get ready to meet the touchCARDIO Future Leaders 2026! 🌟 Our second cohort of rising stars are set to shape the future of research, clinical practice, and patient care worldwide. Register now to be the first to read about this year's inspiring cohort: 👉 touchcardio.com/your-free-10… #FutureLeaders #RisingStars

🤖 How is AI moving into clinical trials and precision cardiovascular medicine? AI is increasingly being explored across cardiovascular research and clinical care, from large language models and wearables to mobile health technologies. At ESC Congress 2026, Dr Jazmin Aguado-Sierra discusses where these tools could add value in clinical trials and precision medicine – and why understanding their limitations and reliability is just as important as recognising their potential. 🔗 Read the full interview: touchcardio.com/insight/how-… #ESC2026 #Cardiology #ArtificialIntelligence #PrecisionMedicine #DigitalHealth