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Researchers have analysed the genetic makeup of around 25,000 people and discovered new genes involved in the development of congenital heart defects…

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and increased mortality. This is the result of a…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

Early initiation of rhythm control therapy is associated with clinical benefit in patients with heart failure and recently diagnosed atrial…

Basophils balance healing after myocardial infarction via IL-4/IL-13. Journal of Clinical Investigation 2021;131(13):e136778, DZHK authors: Florian…