BMJ11d
When do athletes benefit from cardiac genetic testing?
Genetic testing has had a major impact in many areas of medicine, including sports cardiology. Here we discuss cardiac genetic testing not as a screening tool but rather as an evidence-based follow-up ...
BMJ11d
Advising a cardiac disease gene positive yet phenotype negative or borderline abnormal athlete: Is sporting disqualification really necessary?
Alongside the complete cardiac evaluation, genetic testing may be proposed as an additional diagnostic tool in this clinical conundrum. However, debate still remains on how extensive the screening ...
Cardiologists address heart disease risks in Las Vegas Latino community
The American Heart Association warns Latinos are at higher risk for conditions that lead to heart disease. “So probably a good 19% of patients with cardiac disease are of the Hispanic,” said ...
Knowridge4d
Study finds 58 new drug targets for heart failure
Heart failure is a serious and widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the heart can’t ...
KTXS Abilene-Sweetwater on MSN6d
Cardiac survivor promotes regular checkups after overcoming severe heart blockage
February is heart health month. A time to raise awareness about heart disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in ...
Indore girl has sudden cardiac arrest while dancing on stage: What’s the genetic condition that causes it in young people?
It may not be detected until physical exertion (in the girl’s case a two-minute dance) triggers abnormal heart rhythms. Overexertion during exercise can raise blood pressure and heart rate, ...