The human heart, often described as the body's engine, is a remarkable organ that tirelessly beats to keep us alive. At the core of this vital organ, intricate processes occur when it contracts, where ...

A hidden atrial dysfunction may raise stroke risk in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM); however, a ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common hereditary heart disease. It causes the left ventricle to thicken, the ...

An experimental Cytokinetics drug has Phase 3 data showing it improved the ability of the heart to work during exercise. In addition to meeting this main goal of its pivotal test in a rare ...

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a leading cause of heart failure, is twice as common in Black individuals as in white individuals. This excess risk is not fully explained by known risk factors such as ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses 'sweet taste' receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can ...

Irregular heartbeat conditions affect millions of people worldwide, causing hearts to beat too fast, too slow, or with an uneven rhythm. These cardiac rhythm disturbances, medically known as ...

A new stem cell technique holds exciting potential for treating life-threatening heart failure, Canadian researchers reported today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2000. The ...