Research across Cardiomyopathy
Related studies from across the Cardiomyopathy family.
Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Exercise improves heart health and fitness for HCM patients
This meta-analysis of 9,702 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) found that exercise is associated with increased peak oxygen con…
New research shows that structured exercise can improve heart fitness, body weight, and quality of life for people with hypertrophic cardiom…
Global Longitudinal Strain as a Potential Predictor of Sudden Cardiac Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Heart imaging helps identify high risk in cardiomyopathy patients
Meta-analysis suggests reduced global longitudinal strain identifies high-risk patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy prone to fatal arrh…
A new way to measure heart muscle movement may help doctors identify which patients with a specific heart condition are at higher risk for s…
Vascular smooth muscle cell immune interactions drive remodeling across cardiovascular diseases
How blood vessel cells drive heart disease and high blood pressure
This narrative review synthesizes mechanisms of VSMC-immune interactions in atherosclerosis, hypertension, aortic aneurysms, and arteritis. …
A new review reveals how blood vessel cells change in heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.
Review of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy without reported trial data or specific outcomes
Review of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy offers new understanding of this heart condition
This narrative review addresses Diabetic cardiomyopathy but reports no specific population, sample size, or intervention details. The author…
This review looks at diabetic cardiomyopathy to help doctors understand this specific heart problem better for patients with diabetes.
Mini review examines sudden cardiac death risks in marathon runners across different age groups
Marathon running links to higher heart risk in older men and full-distance participants
This mini review synthesizes evidence on sudden cardiac death (SCD) and coronary artery disease in marathon runners. The authors note that r…
A review of marathon runners shows heart risks vary by age, sex, and race distance, with most events happening near the finish.
Narrative review discusses Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides for diabetes and related complications
New research shows mushroom compounds may help control blood sugar and fix organ damage
This narrative review examines the theoretical potential of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) for diabetes and associated conditions.
A common mushroom extract could help lower blood sugar and heal organ damage for millions of people with diabetes
Deep learning model screens for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy using ECG images
AI spots hidden heart disease from routine ECGs
This observational study developed a deep learning model to identify transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy from ECG images.
A new AI tool finds signs of a dangerous heart disease in routine ECGs years before symptoms worsen, offering hope for earlier treatment in …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of MYH7 versus MYBPC3 variants in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Specific heart genes predict different risks for HCM patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled data from 192,361 participants in cohort or registry studies to compare MYH7 and MYBPC3 vari…
New data shows specific heart genes predict different risks for people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and guide care plans.
Acoramidis associated with lower diuretic intensification in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
New Heart Drug Shows Lower Risk of Hospitalization vs Older Option
In this retrospective cohort study using US claims data, acoramidis was associated with a lower risk of diuretic intensification and a compo…
A new heart drug cut diuretic needs and hospitalizations more than the older option in early real-world use.
PSI-QPI metrics improved prediction of TTN-TV disease penetrance and expressivity in cardiomyopathy patients
New Tool Predicts Heart Failure Risk in Genetic Heart Disease
This cohort study evaluated PSI-DCM-LR-15, QPI, and PSI-QPI metrics in patients with cardiomyopathy due to TTN-TV and cardiac tissue from or…
A new combination of tests can more accurately predict which patients with genetic heart muscle disease will develop serious heart failure.
Thyroid dysfunction and atrial fibrillation risk in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patients
Thyroid Levels May Predict Heart Rhythm Problems in a Common Heart Condition
This observational cohort study of 755 HOCM patients examined the association between thyroid dysfunction and atrial fibrillation risk.
Monitoring thyroid function could become a simple way to help identify and manage heart rhythm risks in patients with a specific heart muscl…
Review of Visual Standardized Quantification for LGE in Cardiomyopathy
A new tool improves accuracy and speed for spotting heart risks in patients with cardiomyopathy
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on Visual Standardized Quantification of LGE (VISTAQ) versus conventional techniques.
A new imaging method showed better accuracy and faster analysis times for predicting heart events in patients with specific heart diseases.