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How cells are arranged in deposits in the carotid artery

Spatial single-cell analyses provide new insights into plaque instability and stroke risk – study from DZHK member institutions Technical University…

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Nicotine remains a relevant risk factor for cardiovascular disease

An international analysis involving Professor Thomas Münzel from Mainz University Medical Centre (DZHK RheinMain site), published in the European…

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Early malformation in arteries promotes later deposits

A team from the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) in collaboration with the University of Bern has shown how a receptor in vascular…

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DZHK Patient Advisory Board elects spokesperson team

The DZHK Patient Advisory Board has elected its team of spokespersons. Dr. Karin Neumann will take on the role of spokesperson, with Ruth Biller and…

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Diabetes activates underestimated immune mechanism and damages heart and kidneys

High blood sugar activates special immune cells, thereby damaging the heart and kidneys. This is shown by a study conducted by an international team,…

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Chest pain without narrowing: study identifies eight causes

A new international study identifies eight different causes of chest pain despite normal coronary arteries.

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Expansion of UMM vascular medicine: foundation of a new clinic focusing on angiology and diabetology

Heidelberg University has appointed Professor Dr Konstantinos Stellos to the newly created Chair (W3 Professorship) of Internal Medicine, with a focus…

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Differences between women and men: iron therapy does not affect both equally in cases of heart failure (FAIR-HF2-DZHK5)

DZHK scientist Prof. Dr. Dr. Mahir Karakas from the Clinic for Intensive Care Medicine at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is…

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The influenza vaccine protects against heart attack

Specialists at the German Heart Centre at Charité (DHZC), a member institution of the DZHK, recommend influenza vaccination for heart patients –…

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Eleven scientists from DZHK among the most cited researchers worldwide

Researchers who make it to the list of ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ are among the most influential experts in their field: their publications have been…

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