Press Releases

When the heart loses its pumping power, it’s not just the heart muscle that changes—entire tissue structures are affected. Numerous cell types respond…

New study shows where the crucial changes associated with ageing take place in heart tissue.

Illustration of red blood cells with superimposed DNA strands as a symbol of genetic changes in the blood.

A large study in the European Heart Journal shows that ‘clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential’ (CHIP) is widespread in coronary heart…

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Large-scale evaluation in Germany shows that patients with cardiogenic shock benefit from treatment in centres with high case numbers.

In a Germany-wide clinical study, researchers at LMU Hospital Munich and the German Heart Centre at Charité (DHZC) are investigating a novel method of…

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An international group of interdisciplinary researchers, led by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and supported by the German Centre for…

A man in a suit, identified as Professor Thomas Wieland, stands with his arms loosely crossed in front of a bright background and smiles warmly.

The German Centre for Cardiovascular Research mourns the loss of Professor Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Wieland, who passed away on 27 July 2025 at the age of…

A person in a gray t-shirt places both hands over their chest, conveying concern or discomfort.

Researchers at the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) have identified a key molecule involved in a form of heart failure that has so far…

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Obesity plays a crucial role in how severely blood vessels are damaged – and this depends on where excessive fat accumulates in the body. This is the…

An elderly woman is listened to with a stethoscope on her chest during a medical examination - symbolic image for cardiovascular care in women.

The German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) is funding and coordinating the German arm of a global clinical study on coronary heart disease…

Press releases

New Reference Map Reveals How Cells Interact in Heart Failure

As blood vessels age, so does the heart

Genetic changes in the blood – a new risk factor for heart patients

Chances of survival after cardiac shock are better in experienced hospitals

New study investigates advanced pacemaker method for preventing heart failure (Preserve-Synch-DZHK30 study)

Better Prevention through AI-Supported Cardiac Diagnostics – International Expert Group Publishes New Recommendations

Obituary for Professor Thomas Wieland

Cellular stress response – researchers discover potential therapeutic target for heart failure

How excessive fat tissue affects our blood vessels – new insights into vascular health in obesity

Women's heart Health: DZHK initiates German participation in global bypass study within the framework of the GCRFF