Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity, and preclinical investigations of animal models are critical for better understanding its mechanisms. Over the last several decades, ...

The coronary sinus (CS) refers to a collection of veins that join together to form a large blood vessel. This vein is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. A collection ...

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function. An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals ...

LVNC is a structural heart problem that develops before birth. Later in life, it can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythms, and chest pain. Treatments include medications ...

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Current models of mortality risk after heart failure (HF) rely primarily on cardiac-specific clinical variables and may underestimate risk in elderly East Asian patients. Researchers from Japan used ...