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Wednesday, October 28

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Normal-weight fatty liver disease linked to higher mortality

Survival was 77.49% among normal-weight patients versus 83.93% among those with overweight or obesity in a matched analysis of US health records.Survival was 77.49% among normal-weight patients versus 83.93% among those with overweight or obesity in a matched analysis of US health records.

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Cohort studyPopulations
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Monday, October 26

JAMA Network Open

Long-term care study links stopping blood thinners to similar risks

Among long-term care residents with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, stopping versus continuing blood thinners had hazard ratios of 1.07 for stroke and 1.02…Among long-term care residents with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, stopping versus continuing blood thinners had hazard ratios of 1.07 for stroke and 1.02 for bleeding.

Cohort · 15,426 peoplePopulations
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Lower pressure tied to fewer strokes after angioplasty at 80 and up

After angioplasty, blood pressure below 130/80 millimeters of mercury was linked to 3.01 percentage points lower three-year stroke risk than higher readings in patients…After angioplasty, blood pressure below 130/80 millimeters of mercury was linked to 3.01 percentage points lower three-year stroke risk than higher readings in patients 80 and older.

An intact dark blue-green brain sits beside a smaller damaged gray brain, groups of upright people, and a heart with a coronary stent.
Cohort · 1,731 peoplePopulations
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Model maps shifting links among heart, kidney and fat markers

An observational analysis of 5,386 people in China linked modeled disease progression to a shift from blood-fat marker connections toward heart–kidney connections.An observational analysis of 5,386 people in China linked modeled disease progression to a shift from blood-fat marker connections toward heart–kidney connections.

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Cohort · 5,386 peopleBiomarkers
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Stroke link to irregular heartbeat varies by sex and age in cancer

In lung cancer, stroke hazard ratios comparing people with and without atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, were 3.4 in women and 2.6 in men.In lung cancer, stroke hazard ratios comparing people with and without atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, were 3.4 in women and 2.6 in men.

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Cohort · 661,523 peopleCancer
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

A heart shape measure was linked to stroke and heart failure risk

Higher values were linked to lower stroke risk (hazard ratio 0.81) but higher heart failure risk (1.28) over a median 4.4 years.Higher values were linked to lower stroke risk (hazard ratio 0.81) but higher heart failure risk (1.28) over a median 4.4 years.

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Cohort · 44,075 peopleStroke
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

GLP-1 drugs linked to lower stroke risk in atrial fibrillation

In over 41,000 adults with atrial fibrillation and diabetes, GLP-1 users had an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.69 for stroke compared with non-users.In over 41,000 adults with atrial fibrillation and diabetes, GLP-1 users had an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.69 for stroke compared with non-users.

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Cohort · 41,469 peopleAtrial fibrillation
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Heart scan measures helped predict irregular heartbeat and stroke

A left upper heart chamber size index at or above the 95th percentile was linked to irregular heartbeat, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 2.66.A left upper heart chamber size index at or above the 95th percentile was linked to irregular heartbeat, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 2.66.

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Cohort studyStroke
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Model flagged a heart rhythm disorder from normal recordings

The model scored 0.853 internally and 0.809 at another institution for distinguishing cases with and without intermittent irregular heartbeats; 1 means perfect…The model scored 0.853 internally and 0.809 at another institution for distinguishing cases with and without intermittent irregular heartbeats; 1 means perfect separation.

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Cohort · 171,100 peopleBiomarkers
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ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Screen-detected irregular heartbeat often silent in older adults

Among participants with the condition, 62% reported neither a fast heartbeat nor palpitations, the feeling of a pounding or fluttering heart.Among participants with the condition, 62% reported neither a fast heartbeat nor palpitations, the feeling of a pounding or fluttering heart.

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Randomized trial · 19,723 peopleInterventions
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