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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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Anatomical illustration of a human heart in a blue-tinted body, with arteries and veins shown.

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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