Thomas Basala

Congrats @m1chaella_alex! 😊

If you've had a kidney stone, you've been advised that the most important thing to prevent another bout is to increase hydration. Now a randomized trial of hydration in over 1600 participants showed no benefit, despite evidence of increase during volume. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

@PirozBahar @JGeriOnc Congrats Piroz!!

Excited to share population-based outcomes of TMT for MIBC using SEER data. 5-yr CSS was 53% (notably lower than >70% reported in pooled trial data), emphasizing the need to evaluate the source of outcome differences between trial populations and the real world @JGeriOnc

@Rahmeh03 Awesome Rahmeh!!

Our retrospective cohort study comparing DOACs vs Warfarin in AF patients with HCM is now published. Important implications for anticoagulation strategies 🫀 Link: doi.org/10.1007/s40256… #Cardiology #CardioTwitter #DOACs #AF

@m1chaella_alex Outstanding Michaella! Congrats!

⚖️ When the numbers show a problem, stories show us why it exists. Had the privilege of interviewing amazing women interventional cardiologists for the WECARE study. Find it at @AmJCardio: ajconline.org/article/S0002-… #WIC #PCI #Cardiology @CCAD_MHIF @esbrilakis

@m1chaella_alex Congrats!!

I had the honor of sharing insights on the safety and effectiveness of SVGs in retrograde CTO #PCI at #CTO2026 in New York earlier today. They’re definitely testing our performance anxiety with the main arena presentation. @CCAD_MHIF @esbrilakis @yadersandoval @Bavana_Rangan

NEW in @TheLancet: We used a natural experiment to evaluate the health effects of cutting food assistance All-cause hospitalizations ⬆️ sharply within 1 year of ⬇️ SNAP benefits Timely as H.R.1 delivers steep SNAP cuts ≈$200 billion over next decade. bit.ly/4qtPsbR

The U-M chapter of the Gold Humanism Society recently welcomed 20 medical students, 5 house officers, and 4 faculty members. Nominees are chosen by peers, residents, and staff for exceptional patient care, leadership, and humanism. Congrats!

@PirozBahar Congrats Piroz!! I’m so happy for you!

So incredibly grateful to have matched @UMichUrology for residency!!! Go Blue!!

This randomized controlled trial, published in #JACC, provides evidence that 6-month smartwatch-based AF screening enhances the detection rate of new onset AF compared with standard care in patients at elevated #stroke risk. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #AFib #DigitalHealth

@S_Kostantinis @YaleIMed @YaleCardiology Congrats Spyros!! They’re lucky to have you!

Excited to be staying at Yale to continue my training in Cardiology! Grateful for the support and mentorship. Looking forward to the next chapter! @YaleIMed @YaleCardiology

@m1chaella_alex Outstanding!! Congrats!

Thrilled that the State-of-the-Art Review I led has been accepted in the European Heart Journal (@ESC_Journals; IF 35.6). Huge thanks to Dr. Fernando Alfonso, @yadersandoval, and @esbrilakis for their guidance. Looking forward to sharing it soon! #EHJ @ehj_ed

A scientific statement from @American_Heart recommends a holistic approach for optimizing revascularization strategies and overall care for patients with CVD who are 65 and older. Clinicians should consider lessons from geriatric medicine while involving patients in decision-making. tctmd.com/news/revascula… @DrDamluji

Nishant Uppal, MD, MBA (@NishantUppal7), discusses the emergence of venture capital investing by academic medical centers and its potential implications. Listen to the full interview with NEJM Executive Managing Editor Stephen Morrissey (@srm128): nej.md/44wjQtJ

Get this: Coffee suppressed atrial fibrillation! Unexpected results for recurrence from a randomized trial in participants after cardioversion from AF #AHA25 @JAMA_current ☕️ jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

🚨 Breaking from #AHA25 & @NEJM The first in vivo CRISPR–Cas9 gene-editing trial targeting ANGPTL3 (CTX310) shows robust lipid reductions after a single infusion: •⬇️ 80% ANGPTL3, •⬇️ 49% LDL-C, •⬇️ 55% triglycerides, with no dose-limiting toxicity. A potential once-in-a-lifetime therapy to permanently lower atherogenic lipoproteins. @society_eas nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Viewpoint: Menopause care should extend beyond hormone therapy, emphasizing individualized care, clinician training, and evidence-based management. ja.ma/47RGQ8A

@m1chaella_alex Outstanding Michaella! Good luck!!

Join me today at #TCT2025! I’m presenting #WECARE, the U.S.-based qualitative research study on women in #InterventionalCardiology. 🕒 3:20 PM 📍 Station 8 | Halls B–C Our moderators/discussants are all men, so a strong women’s presence is encouraged. #WIC @esbrilakis

Humbled and grateful! Our team is #3 for Coronary on the 2025 CRF @TCTConference Set-10. Honoring the hard work of so many talented physicians and colleagues. See you in San Francisco this weekend! @MHIF_Heart @CCAD_MHIF @esbrilakis @yadersandoval @crfheart

Proud to share that the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital has been recognized among the top coronary centers worldwide in the Scientific Excellence Top Ten (SET 10) at #TCT2025, ranking #3 globally in the Coronary Category. Grateful to our entire team, colleagues, fellows, and partners whose dedication and collaboration make this possible! @CCAD_MHIF @MHIF_Heart @esbrilakis @Bavana_Rangan @crfheart @TCTMD @PedroEPCarvalho @m1chaella_alex @DStrepkos