HCM is a genetic disease, usually caused by mutations in sarcomere proteins such as myosin, actin, tropomyosin, and myosin-binding protein C.

The artificial sweetener aspartame is commonly found in diet sodas and sugar-free products Getty A new study is exploring the link between an artificial sweetener and heart and brain function. Widely ...

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Aim: This study aimed to optimize non-invasive echocardiographic evaluation of myocardial function in a mouse model of diastolic heart failure, emphasizing the methodological challenges in assessing ...

A new patch developed by Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Ke Huang may offer a way to help the heart heal after a heart attack. The patch uses a unique microneedle system to deliver a therapeutic ...

Introduction: During postnatal development, the heart undergoes continuous adaptation to mechanical loads—primarily preload (stretch experienced during chamber filling) and afterload (resistance ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early age at menopause strengthened links between reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and markers of ...

Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased likelihood of Alzheimer's disease, especially ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Danicamtiv was well tolerated and improved heart function in certain patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Those ...

In two large studies of heart attack survivors, beta-blocker drugs benefited those with mildly impaired heart function Contradictory trial results seen in patients without heart dysfunction More data ...