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Biomarker could improve prediction of recurrent heart attacks and death

Scientists at the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) have discovered a new biomarker for estimating the risk of another heart attack or…

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A cell atlas of the pediatric heart

After providing funding for single-cell analysis of adult hearts, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is now supporting the creation of a cell atlas of…

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Specific treatment makes type of heart failure treatable for the first time

For the first time, patients with a certain form of heart failure can be treated specifically - with a diabetes drug. The drug lowers their risk of…

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Immediate angiograms not always necessary after cardiac arrest (Study TOMAHAWK-DZHK4)

Immediate angiograms are not necessary, and can even cause worse outcomes, after a cardiac arrest where there is no obvious cause. These are the…

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Implanted heart monitor can predict life-threatening complications after heart attack (Study SMART-MI-DZHK9)

After a heart attack, an implanted heart monitor can better detect those at risk of serious complications, when compared to conventional follow-up…

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Heart function in COVID-19 usually only temporarily impaired

SARS-CoV-2 infection can weaken the heart, but it recovers in most patients after two months. Munich scientists from the German Centre for…

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