The heartbeat is synonymous with life. It’s one of the of the first essential functions to begin during development and to end at death. “The heart is one of the first organs to form and function ...

Osaka, Japan - Researchers at Osaka University used electron cryomicroscopy (CryoEM) to image essential cardiac muscle components, known as thin filaments, with unprecedented resolution. They also ...

Regular pot use might potentially cause changes in the heart's structure, a new study suggests. People who regularly use marijuana tend to have a larger left ventricle, which is the main pumping ...

The coronary sinus (CS) refers to a collection of veins that join together to form a large blood vessel. This vein is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. A collection ...

Type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart's structure and energy systems, which explains why people with diabetes are at greater risk of heart failure.

Mild Covid-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting damage to the structure or function of the heart, according to a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded by the ...

Infants born prematurely experience structural and functional cardiac deterioration through young adulthood, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, examined studies ...

A team led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London reports that certain risk factors for heart disease are linked to common changes in the structure and appearance of the heart. Risk factors ...