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We’re on the ground at TCT! The entire TCTMD team is in San Diego bringing you the latest news, late-breaking trials, and expert insights from across the meeting. Follow along for coverage throughout TCT 2026. bit.ly/4zkpPPI #TCT2026 #InterventionalCardiology
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TCTMD’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories for October 2026 bit.ly/4BBgcxM
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Teleprehabilitation delivered both clinical and economic benefits in a Dutch randomized study of nearly 400 adults—saving an average of €729 per patient while improving QALYs and preventing major adverse cardiac events compared with usual pre-surgical care. bit.ly/4zjIn2G
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Shifts Seen in Real-world DOAC Use for Cancer-Associated VTE bit.ly/4A2GirS
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Striking Increase in Elective PCI Seen in France bit.ly/4iMQmiP
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EuroSCORE 3 remains under regulatory review, but experts are urging caution with interpreting EuroSCORE II in the meantime. The current model may overestimate mortality risk by 26%—a key consideration when discussing surgical options with patients. bit.ly/480YSoe
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Men who use anabolic-androgenic steroids while strength training see adverse changes to heart structure and function. New longitudinal findings suggest that some of this damage may be reversible after discontinuation. bit.ly/4zcvdUY
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High CAC in Young Adults Tied to Increased Mortality Risk Over Next 30 Years bit.ly/4BrQlbD
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Lorundrostat Reduces High BP, Albuminuria in CKD Patients: Launch-HTN Substudy bit.ly/48rhIF7
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Vaping may not be that far off from combustible cigarettes when it comes to cardiovascular risks. A new study found daily vapers had signs of impaired vascular health and cardiovascular fitness. Listen to Heart Sounds for the full discussion and the TCTMD team’s top picks this month. bit.ly/3WRuQAR
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The FDA has approved the Pascal system for transcatheter edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair in patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation, Edwards Lifesciences announced. This brings a second T-TEER option to US operators. bit.ly/4BkV7Yd
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Societies Issue Three-Part Compendium on Female Heart Health tctmd.com/news/societies-iss…
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Athletes’ Hearts Also Require Careful Scrutiny, New Review Suggests dlvr.it/THQdwL
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Pulmonary embolism may have a connection with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease—a recent analysis of US data shows that PE-attributed deaths are on the rise among ASCVD patients, especially for younger adults and racial/ethnic minority groups. bit.ly/4e0H4wZ
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New evidence suggests that blood-pressure drops during stroke thrombectomy are associated with worse functional recovery. The findings highlight a critical consideration for teams treating large-vessel occlusion stroke. bit.ly/47opdfP
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