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paulnwilliams.bsky.social
Congratulations to the @nejm.org JournalWatch rebrand, which has automatically sent all of their emails screaming into my Junk folder
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
drsinghaditya.bsky.social
🚨AI-ECG analysis for STEMI triage (JACC 2025)🫀⚡️ #JournalWatch

✅ ↑ Sensitivity 92% vs 71%
✅ ↓ False activations 7.9% vs 41.8%
✅ Better detection of LCx (40.6%) misses

#Cardiology #STEMI #AI @jaccjournals.bsky.social

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October 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
In the final study from last month's #CTSurgery #ISHLTJournalWatch, Anna Niroomand reviews the latest literature in @naturemedicine.bsky.social on pig-to-human #xenotransplantation of the #lung. 🫁

#LungTx #ISHLT #TransplantSky #PulmSky
The fourth slide from the September 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation into a brain-dead recipient." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-09-journalwatch-ctsurgery.pdf.
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
The first study in the issue is from @jhlt.bsky.social and evaluates the significance of suspicious #pulmonary lesions in patients who underwent #LungTransplant.
The first slide from the September 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Lung transplant in patients with suspicious lung lesions" For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-09-journalwatch-ctsurgery.pdf.
September 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
esidsociety.bsky.social
🧠 Want to stay ahead with the latest in IEI?

Check the latest edition of the ESID Journal Watch, which collects last month’s top publications on Inborn Errors of Immunity from leading IF journals.

📖 Explore this month’s Journal Watch here ➡️ bit.ly/48lpfXf

#ESID #JournalWatch #IEI #PID
September 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
The final study of last month's #ISHLTJournalWatch in #cardiology is from @jhlt.bsky.social.

#HasanSiddiqi reviews a study exploring #Daratumumab monotherapy as a #desensitization strategy prior to #HeartTx.

#cardiosky #transplantsky
The last slide from the August 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Daratumumab monotherapy as a desensitization strategy prior to cardiac transplantation." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-08-journalwatch-cardiology.pdf.
September 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
In last month's #ISHLTJournalWatch, #BhanuRamachandran reviews a study led by Milind Y. Desai on the use of #Mavacamten in patients with obstructive hypertrophic #cardiomyopathy ( #oHCM ). Can Mavacamten allow clinicians to defer or avoid SRT use in these patients?

#ISHLT #CardioSky #TransplantSky
The third slide from the August 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Mavacamten in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Referred for Septal Reduction: Week 128 Results From VALOR-HCM." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-08-journalwatch-cardiology.pdf.
September 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
In the second study for #ISHLTJournalWatch last month, Max Berrill reviews a randomized #clinicaltrial from JACC about early #IABP for #HF-related #CardiogenicShock.

#CardioSky #TransplantSky
The second slide from the August 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Early Intra-Aortic Balloon Support for Heart Failure-Related Cardiogenic Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-08-journalwatch-cardiology.pdf.
September 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
The first study this month is from @jhlt.bsky.social and explores the safety and efficacy of #istaroxime in patients with pre- #cardiogenicshock due to #AcuteHF. It's reviewed by Sumita Barua of St. Vincent's in Sydney.

We'll highlight the rest of the studies later this month.
The first slide from the August 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Safety and efficacy intravenous istaroxime up to 60 hours for patients with pre-cardiogenic shock." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-08-journalwatch-cardiology.pdf.
August 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
This month's #JournalWatch covers topics in #cardiology /advanced #HF from #ISHLTEarlyCareer professionals.

Thanks to issue editor Hussam Ghalib, MD, of @clevelandclinic.bsky.social Abu Dhabi for compiling these studies and contributors.

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Cardiogenic Shock, Sensitization, and Pharmaceutical Interventions in August Journal Watch
The August issue of ISHLT Journal Watch explores a range of cardiology topics, including cardiogenic shock, desensitization, and mavacamten in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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August 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
osamahosheh.bsky.social
The July collection of @picujournalwatch.bsky.social
is now available to view on this link picujournalwatch.com/journalwatch.... We chose (IsoCOMFORT) as the ArticleOfTheMonth, available on this link as well as the PICCHub app: picujournalwatch.com/journalwatch... @picujournalwatch.bsky.social
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August 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
Before Aug's #ISHLTJournalWatch comes out next week, finish reading the July #pediatrictransplant issue! The final slide of the issue spotlights an editorial on #pediatric #DCD.

When will it be a feasible reality?
How can centers expand access to #HeartTx?
What guidelines should pediatricians read?
The fourth slide from the July 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHT: Pediatric heart transplantation in donation after circulatory death: is it a feasible reality?--in time, yes!" For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-07-journalwatch-pediatrics.pdf
August 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
Up next on #ISHLTJournalWatch: Multinational observations on #pediatric #HeartTx over a 38 year span in Nordic countries. In this time frame, transplant volume increased, waitlist mortality reduced, and #MCS use increased.

#ISHLT #CardioSky #TransplantSky
The third slide from the July 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Pediatric heart transplantation within the Scandiatransplant region--a multinational observational study spanning 38 years." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-07-journalwatch-pediatrics.pdf
August 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
The 2nd study for July #ISHLTJournalWatch is an ACTION study assessing clinical outcomes in #pediatric patients supported on #paracorporeal continuous flow (pCF) pumps. 78% of children on pCF VADs had positive outcomes, but patients with #CHD had worse outcomes.

#ISHLT #MCS #VADs #pediatricHF
The first slide from the July 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Contemporary outcomes of mechanical circulatory support using paracorporeal continuous flow pump in children: A report from the ACTION learning network." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-07-journalwatch-pediatrics.pdf
August 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
The 1st study this month compares outcomes of children undergoing #LungTx w/childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) compared to cystic fibrosis/PH. The study, from @jhlt.bsky.social, showed chILD has favorable transplant outcomes.

We'll share more studies later this month.
The first slide from the July 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Pediatric lung transplantation for childhood interstitial lung disease: Indications and outcome." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-07-journalwatch-pediatrics.pdf
July 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
July's #ISHLT #JournalWatch is out now, exploring topics in #cardiothoracic #pediatric #transplant from #ISHLTEarlyCareer professionals. Thanks to issue editor Hugo Martinez, and contributors Majid Husain, Kathryn Restaino, Sowmith Rangu, and Jared Sheridan.

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Early Career-led review of literature in Pediatric Transplantation
Topics include lung transplant for interstitial lung disease, MCS outcomes using pCF pumps, 38 years of data on pediatric heart transplant from Scandinavia, and more.
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July 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
ishlt.bsky.social
The final study reviews the distinct experiences people with #CysticFibrosis encounter before & after #LungTx, highlighting their unique physical/emotional challenges, and suggesting what #transplant nurses and psychologists can do to support them.

For more: www.ishlt.org/education-an... #ISHLT
The third slide from the June 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Lived experiences for individuals with cystic fibrosis who have undergone lung transplantation: a qualitative study." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-06-journalwatch-nah.pdf
July 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
osamahosheh.bsky.social
Here is our June 2025 #PICUJournalWatch collection! picujournalwatch.com/journalwatch.... Topics inc. enteral nutrition, PICU survival & CPR. AOTM: REDvent - an RCT on lung and diaphragm protection
picujournalwatch.com/journalwatch... in @NEJMEvidence. Enjoy!
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July 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
ishlt.bsky.social
The 2nd study in the issue explores the nationwide shortage of #Donor hearts in USA, & examines why organs may be deemed unsuitable. The study finds about 25% of declined hearts are unrelated to the donor and suggest donor evaluations are subjective. #ISHLT

Read more: www.ishlt.org/education-an...
The second slide from the June 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Reasons for donor heart offer refusal in the United States: Results from 14,132 transplant clinician surveys in the Donor Heart Study." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-06-journalwatch-nah.pdf
July 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM