Tag - heart failure

Aug12

New target found for disease of the heart’s smallest blood vessels

August 12, 2019

Researchers at MCG have some of the first evidence that diastolic heart failure results when there is a “critical deficit” in the ability to appropriately dilate blood vessels, due to the inhibition of a chemical that helps our blood vessels dilate.

Jul31

Health

Augusta University Medical Center ranks high for care of heart failure patients

July 31, 2019

Heart failure care is top notch at Augusta University Medical Center, according to popular rankings.

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