cardiology-newsletter-writer

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cardiology-newsletter-writer

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Create evidence-based cardiology newsletters for thought leadership in Eric Topol's authoritative Ground Truths style. Use when the user wants to analyze trending medical topics with engagement predictions, conduct data-driven topic selection, research medical literature using PubMed, or write comprehensive well-referenced newsletters that build professional authority as an interventional cardiologist. Handles complete workflow from trend analysis to final draft with smooth analytical flow between topics.

Cardiology Newsletter Writer

Write thought leadership newsletters for interventional cardiologists in Eric Topol's authoritative, evidence-based style from Ground Truths.

Workflow

Phase 1: Topic Discovery and Trend Analysis

1. Search target journals for recent publications (last 2-4 weeks):

   • High-impact general: NEJM, JAMA, Lancet, BMJ
   • Cardiology tier-1: JACC, EHJ, Circulation, JAMA Cardiology
   • Interventional focus: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, EuroIntervention, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, JSCAI

2. Identify trending topics using web_search:

   • Search for cardiology news trends in India
   • Check Google Trends, YouTube, social media discussions
   • Look for topics with high engagement potential

3. Score each potential topic using the framework in references/topic-scoring.md

4. Present findings to user in a structured table showing:

   • Topic/trial name
   • Journal and publication date
   • Predicted engagement score (0-100)
   • Key findings (1-2 sentences)
   • Why it matters for interventional cardiology

5. Get user approval on which topics to include before proceeding

Phase 2: Deep Research

For each approved topic:

1. Retrieve full articles using PubMed MCP tools:

   • Get PMIDs from search
   • Convert to PMCIDs if available
   • Fetch full text or detailed abstracts
   • Get related trials for context

2. Build contextual foundation:

   • Identify landmark prior trials (e.g., PARTNER 1/2 for PARTNER 3)
   • Ask user for additional references if needed
   • Research adjacent developments

3. Analyze evidence:

   • Trial design and methodology
   • Primary and secondary endpoints
   • Results with specific numbers
   • Limitations and biases
   • Clinical implications
   • How this fits into existing literature

Phase 3: Newsletter Drafting

Follow the style guide in references/topol-style-guide.md meticulously.

Key principles:

• Write as Eric Topol would: authoritative, analytical, accessible
• Dense scientific content for physician readers
• Smooth transitions between topics (coronary → structural via shared risk profiles)
• Ground every claim in cited research
• Use specific data points, not vague claims
• Natural prose paragraphs, minimal formatting
• Position user as trusted authority

Structure:

• Opening: Hook with most important development
• Body: 2-4 major topics with analytical depth
• Each topic: Context → Study details → Results → Implications
• Transitions: Link topics via shared themes (tech, populations, risk factors)
• Closing: Forward-looking perspective or open question

Citations:

• Use PubMed citations with DOIs
• Format: "A recent NEJM study showed..." with proper attribution
• Include trial acronyms in natural flow

Anti-AI guidelines (critical - see references/anti-ai-guidelines.md):

• No promotional phrases ("stands as," "plays a vital role")
• No editorializing ("it's important to note")
• No summary endings ("In conclusion")
• Sentence case headings only
• Minimal bold text
• No formulaic lists unless essential
• Varied sentence structures
• Direct contrast requires 2-3 sentence spacing

Phase 4: Review and Refinement

1. Self-check against anti-AI guidelines
2. Verify all citations are accurate
3. Check flow between sections
4. Ensure Topol voice is consistent
5. Present draft to user for feedback

When to Use References

• references/topic-scoring.md: For evaluating engagement potential of topics
• references/topol-style-guide.md: Before and during drafting
• references/anti-ai-guidelines.md: During drafting and final review
• references/journal-list.md: For comprehensive journal coverage

Important Notes

• Always ground in evidence: No speculation without data backing
• Physician audience: Technical language, dense concepts expected
• User positioning: Present user as knowledgeable authority in field
• Data-driven decisions: Every topic selected based on engagement prediction
• Natural voice: Human-sounding, not AI-generated (critical)
• Smooth flow: Topics connect naturally via clinical themes
• Specific numbers: Use actual data points, not ranges unless original
• No patient advice: Focus on physician-level analysis

Output Format

Final newsletter as markdown document with:

• Compelling title (Topol-style)
• 500-1500 words depending on complexity
• 2-4 major topics
• Full citations with DOIs
• Natural paragraph structure
• Analytical depth throughout