ECR – Volume 21, 2026

Prof Juan Carlos Kaski, Prof Pablo Avanzas, Prof Bianca Rocca, and the Editorial Board are pleased to present the latest volume of European Cardiology Review.

The editorial team hopes you find this volume valuable in your clinical practice.

European Cardiology Review is always seeking submissions from leading figures from across the cardiovascular community. A 30% discount on article processing charges is available to ISCP members. For further information, please see the About ECR and Information for Authors pages.

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Obituary: Amir Lerman, MD
Amir Lerman, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2026.16
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Venous Thromboembolism Management and Anticoagulation Opportunities in Cancer Patients
Sebastian Szmit,  Maciej Krzakowski,  Dariusz M Kowalski,  Magdalena Zaborowska-Szmit, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.46
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ANGPTL3 Gene Editing: Promise and Prudence
Alberto Lorenzatti, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2026.02
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No DECAF Coffee for Me, Please!
Gheorghe-Andrei Dan, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.97
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Early Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Initiation During Hospitalisation: Viewpoint on the DAPA ACT HF-TIMI 68 Trial
Hugo Prado-Prado,  Sergio Raposeiras-Roubín, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.70
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OPTIMA-AF: Adding Fuel to the Fire Towards Minimal Combined Antithrombotic Regimens
Alberto Alperi,  Paula Antuña,  Juan Rondan,  Pablo Avanzas, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2026.07
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ADAPT AF-DES and the Limits of Non-inferiority in Long-term Antithrombotic Therapy
Massimo Grimaldi,  Bianca Rocca, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e09.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2026.04
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Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Blockade: Ready to CELEBRATE a New Dawn?
Arina ten Cate-Hoek,  Bianca Rocca, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e08.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.98
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Presumed Mechanisms Underlying Lipoprotein(a)-caused Atherosclerosis
Annalisa Filtz,  Leandro Slipczuk,  Martha Gulati, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e07.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.66
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Unravelling the Pathogenesis of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: The Pivotal Role of Autophagy and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu,  Hendri Susilo,  Cleodylon Reinard Susanto,  Jesselyn Wijaya,  Kevin Kevin,  Diar Meitha Wardhana,  David Nugraha,  Rafail Christodoulou,  Elena Solomou,  Platon Papageorgiou, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e06.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.50
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Uncharted Waters: The OCEAN Trial and the Expanding Indications for AF Ablation
Jaspal Singh Gill,  Viral Sagar,  Mark M Gallagher, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e05.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.95
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Frailty Meets Cardio-oncology: A New Frontier in Personalised Cancer Care
Ilaria Torre,  Lorenzo Tinti,  Ludovica Amore,  Antonella Lombardo,  Massimiliano Camilli, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e04.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.41
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Non-invasive Coronary Functional Tests in Patients with Angina and Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Nello Cambise,  Angelo Giuseppe Marino,  Fabio De Benedetto,  Lauro Cortigiani,  Ludovica Lenci,  Antonio De Vita,  Saverio Tremamunno,  Antonella Lombardo,  Quirino Ciampi,  Antonio Maria Leone,  Rocco Antonio Montone,  Carlo Trani,  Francesco Burzotta,  Eugenio Picano,  Gaetano Antonio Lanza, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e03.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.54
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Revascularisation in Patients with Cancer: A Review
Miguel Nobre Menezes,  Mamas A Mamas, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e02.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.14
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Ethical and Regulatory Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research: A European Perspective on the Artificial Intelligence Act for Ethics Committees and Researchers
Andrea Barucci,  Valentina Colcelli,  Salvatore De Masi,  Martina Falconi,  Maria Carmela Leo,  Antonio Marzola,  Ilaria Romagnuolo,  Carolina Sforzi,  Roberto Pini, 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e01.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2025.59
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