Genetic study reveals unique mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common genetic heart disorder, is often caused by mutations in sarcomere-related genes. While extensively…
How stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues put your heart at risk
Having anxiety or other chronic mental health disorders is now an established independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease,…
Could We Catch Heart Failure Sooner?
Heart failure is often diagnosed after patients have already lost much of their function and quality of life,…
Study reveals how type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart’s structure and energy systems
A new study from the University of Sydney has revealed how type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart’s…
Aug 22 2025 This Week in Cardiology
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Breakthroughs in diagnosis and therapy for transthyretin amyloidosis
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is caused by the misfolding and aggregation of the transthyretin (TTR) protein, leading to multi-organ…
American College of Cardiology establishes a digital hypertrophic cardiomyopathy registry
The American College of Cardiology has established a digital hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) registry to learn more about one…
New system uses ECG and blood markers for Takotsubo Syndrome
It is often mistaken for a heart attack, but Takotsubo cardiomyopathy – previously known as Broken Heart syndrome…
New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people…