Tag - Gaston Kapuku

Dr. Gaston Kapuku, in white lab coat, stands in front of lab equipment

Apr13

Rapid decreases in resting heart rate from childhood to adulthood may indicate heart trouble ahead

April 13, 2021

Medical College of Georgia investigators report a significant association between a faster decrease in resting heart rate from childhood to adulthood and a larger left ventricle, an indicator that cardiovascular disease may be on the horizon.

Feb08

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Higher blood pressure over life span increases congestive heart failure risk in Black people

February 8, 2021

Starting with early childhood, otherwise healthy Black people show signs of slightly diminished heart muscle strength and a slightly higher blood pressure than their white counterparts, possibly putting them on a course for early development of...

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