Scientists identify key factor regulating abnormal heart growth
The human heart is like a sponge, able to expand and grow, increasing its capacity to take up blood. In theory, an enlarged heart can also squeeze out more blood, with more power, than an average-sized heart. But in reality, for most people, this growth—known as cardiac hypertrophy—is abnormal and signals trouble. Cardiac hypertrophy is brought on by various factors, […]
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