Aug 14 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Published Date: 17 Aug 2026

Listener feedback, the ZEUS trial fails, a fascinating statin trial, more on GLP-1 drugs, and radiation safety in the EP lab are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast.

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Two Symptoms Linked to Antibiotic Delays in Presumed Sepsis

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Exercise and Cancer Survival; COVID Vaccine and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

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BPAP Intervention Flops in Asthma Study

Goal of decreasing the duration of beta-agonist therapy in the ED showed no significant effect

To Face Scrutiny at ESC: Statins for the Elderly, New Heart Attack Therapies

STAREE trial will give its verdict on primary prevention statins in people ages 70 and up

Radio Silence on Mitch McConnell's Health Persists

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Cefepime Tied to Higher Mortality Odds vs Other Beta-Lactams

The danger may be in the dosing, not in the drug itself

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Weighing Bleeding Risk in Pulmonary Embolism, With Samantha Pettigrew, MD Samantha Pettigrew, MD

At CHEST 2026, Pettigrew reviewed STRATIFY and STORM-PE data, citing bleeding risk with low-dose alteplase and 90-day walk gains with thrombectomy.

AI and Emerging Technologies in COPD Care, With Jean Bourbeau, MD Jean Bourbeau, MD

At CHEST 2026, Jean Bourbeau, MD, said AI may support COPD diagnosis, remote monitoring, and posthospital care, though most tools still need validation.

Tozorakimab Sustains COPD Exacerbation Benefit to 2 Years: Henrik Watz, MD Henrik Watz, MD, PhD

Henrik Watz, MD, discusses 104-week OBERON, TITANIA, and PROSPERO data on tozorakimab in COPD presented at CHEST 2026.

Frespaciguat Misses 6MWD End Point in PH-COPD: Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD

Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD, discusses phase 2a INSIGNIA PH-COPD results for inhaled frespaciguat presented at CHEST 2026.

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

Todays Updates

Weighing Bleeding Risk in Pulmonary Embolism, With Samantha Pettigrew, MD Samantha Pettigrew, MD

At CHEST 2026, Pettigrew reviewed STRATIFY and STORM-PE data, citing bleeding risk with low-dose alteplase and 90-day walk gains with thrombectomy.

AI and Emerging Technologies in COPD Care, With Jean Bourbeau, MD Jean Bourbeau, MD

At CHEST 2026, Jean Bourbeau, MD, said AI may support COPD diagnosis, remote monitoring, and posthospital care, though most tools still need validation.

Tozorakimab Sustains COPD Exacerbation Benefit to 2 Years: Henrik Watz, MD Henrik Watz, MD, PhD

Henrik Watz, MD, discusses 104-week OBERON, TITANIA, and PROSPERO data on tozorakimab in COPD presented at CHEST 2026.

Frespaciguat Misses 6MWD End Point in PH-COPD: Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD

Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD, discusses phase 2a INSIGNIA PH-COPD results for inhaled frespaciguat presented at CHEST 2026.

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

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— Also in TTHealthWatch: colonoscopy after polyp removal

Goal of decreasing the duration of beta-agonist therapy in the ED showed no significant effect

STAREE trial will give its verdict on primary prevention statins in people ages 70 and up

84-year-old senator hasn't been seen in public since his hospitalization nearly 3 months ago

The danger may be in the dosing, not in the drug itself

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Omalizumab May Ease Inflammation in Chronic Urticaria

In patients with antihistamine-resistant chronic spontaneous urticaria, omalizumab treatment is linked to clinical improvement and reduced systemic inflammatory markers and D-dimer levels.

Pediatric Lung Transplantation Enters a New Era

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CVS Health's Aetna to Streamline Cancer Treatment Approvals

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Diphtheria Debate Exposes Health Misinformation

A diphtheria death in Sicily has reignited debate over vaccines, migration, and how political spin can distort public health facts.

Azithromycin Use Cuts Cesarean Infections

Azithromycin has been shown to lower the risk for postoperative infection during cesarean deliveries when added to more standard prophylactics such as cefazolin.

Methotrexate for IBD: How Do GIs Use It?

A new study offers the most comprehensive real-world look yet at methotrexate use in treating IBD in everyday practice.

AI Digital Twins Get Better and Better: Cancer in Crosshairs

Digital twins allow doctors to simulate treatment to see what will work best — and the tech has made real strides in cardiology. Oncology remains the bigger challenge.

S1P Modulators: 5 Agents, One Safety Playbook

Five S1P modulators now span neurology and GI. Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, and others weigh in on why selectivity differences are no longer academic.

As-Needed Allergic Rhinitis Meds Comparable to Daily Use

Patients with allergic rhinitis who use medication as needed can achieve symptom control and treatment satisfaction comparable to those achieved by patients who use them daily.

Host-Directed Therapies and Phages in Lung Care

Host-directed and phage therapies are emerging as alternatives to antibiotics in managing lung infections in a worsening antimicrobial resistance crisis.

Mild Brain Injury Frequently Missed in the ED

Only 21% of adults with closed head injury have mTBI diagnosed or clinically suspected in the ED, despite 41% meeting diagnostic criteria, with missed diagnoses most common among middle-aged adults.

D10 Matches D50 for Hypoglycemia, Shows Lower Rebound Risk

A lower-concentration dextrose solution matches the standard treatment for hypoglycemia in the emergency department but carries a lower risk for rebound hypoglycemia.

A Rare Hearing Implant Bypasses Damaged Nerves

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Two-Midnight Rule: Key Strategies for Observation Patients

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