👏 We are delighted to announce Dr Arunashis Sau @arunsau_ as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026!
Dr Sau is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Imperial College London, where his research focuses on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to improve cardiovascular disease prediction, diagnosis, and management.
In our latest Future Leaders interview, he discusses his journey into electrophysiology, the potential of AI-enhanced ECGs to transform heart rhythm care, and the challenges of bringing new AI tools safely into clinical practice.
🔗 Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/dr-a…
#FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #Electrophysiology #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders
👏 We are delighted to announce Dr Alfredo Caturano as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026!
Dr Caturano is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at San Raffaele Roma University in Italy, with research interests spanning diabetes, cardiovascular complications, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
In our latest Future Leaders interview, he discusses his journey in cardiometabolic research, the evolving relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and the importance of integrated, personalized approaches to cardiometabolic care.
🔗 Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/dr-a…
#FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #CardiometabolicHealth #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders
🫀 AL or ATTR? Explore clinical and imaging red flags, monoclonal-protein testing, biopsy and amyloid typing, including when to prioritize ruling out AL.
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#CardiacAmyloidosis #MedEd
👏 We are delighted to announce Dr Aldostefano Porcari @aldoporcari as a touchCARDIO Future Leader 2026!
Dr Porcari is a Consultant Cardiologist at the University of Trieste and ASUGI in Italy, with clinical and research interests in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and cardiac amyloidosis.
In our latest Future Leaders interview, he reflects on the mentors and experiences that have shaped his career, his passion for solving complex clinical cases, and the importance of finding a specialty that aligns with your strengths and interests. He also shares advice for young doctors on building confidence and finding their path in medicine.
🔗 Read more: touchcardio.com/insight/dr-a…
#FutureLeaders2026 #Cardiology #HealthcareLeadership #EmergingLeaders
📢 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:
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#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:
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#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.
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#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



















