Tag - heart failure

Aug12

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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

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