Lee Yong‑joo, ‘Blue Tower’ actor, dies suddenly of cardiac arrest at 40
SEOUL, Aug 30 — South Korean actor and former model Lee Yong‑joo, best known for his comedic turn as…
Scientists link genetic spelling mistakes to sudden cardiac death
Scientists have found that the ‘sudden’ cardiac death condition related to high profile deaths or major medical episodes…
New molecular mechanism identified in common inherited heart disease
A study led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), working in collaboration with an…
Swimming helps man with heart condition enjoy life again
A man diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition said finding swimming as a way to manage and cope…
Are South Indians at higher risk of heart disease? New inStem study reveals unique genetic signature
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bengaluru recently published groundbreaking research in the…
American Heart Association expands effort to improve hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited heart disease and impacts an estimated 1 in 500 people in…
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…