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Why energy transport in the heart fails in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common hereditary heart disease. It causes the left ventricle to thicken, the heart muscle to contract too strongly and work too hard. This additional strain puts pressure on ...

Medications

New drug tested in mice could fill treatment void for most severe heart attack patients

A new drug being trialed in heart attack patients could reprogram the immune system to prevent inflammation and heart damage following severe heart attacks, and promote repair. This could be a game-changer in treating the ...

Cardiology

What will stroke care look like in 2050?

For more than 40 years as a researcher and clinician, Joseph Broderick has actively contributed to improvements in stroke care, occupying a front row seat to seismic innovations: the clinical trials that proved tPA as the ...

Cardiology

Researchers uncover metabolic mysteries behind heart failure

In the U.S. alone, more than 6.7 million people have heart failure, a number that is projected to increase to more than 8.5 million by 2030. Heart failure is a progressive condition in which the heart struggles to pump enough ...

Health

Small changes in alcohol intake linked to blood pressure shifts

Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking—even drinking less—may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published in JACC. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study highlights psychological factors in cardiovascular health

Research from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine highlights a strong connection between psychological health and cardiovascular well-being, with an important focus on racial differences.

Health

The outdoors is calling—head outside to reduce stroke risk

Fresh air, sunshine and time outdoors are some of the best parts of summer. But as people head outside to enjoy the good weather and get active, they're doing more than just having fun—they're also lowering their stroke ...

Health

How B vitamins can affect brain and heart health

Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Research at Tufts and elsewhere has revealed that these B vitamins influence a vast spectrum of human health and disease, including cognitive ...