Mutations in gigantic gene responsible for common heart muscle disease

Mutations in gigantic gene responsible for common heart muscle disease
Mutations in TTN — the largest gene in the human genome — cause idiopathic (unknown cause) dilated cardiomyopathy, a common form of heart failure, according to a study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers.
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT
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Business Wire - Diabetic Seniors Urged to Be Heart Smart
February 14, 2012 —

Those with diabetes have a high risk for heart disease

LOS ANGELES — While February 14…
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST
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Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:06 -0800
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Heart health: Smoking a prime heart disease culprit - The Tribune-Democrat

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Heart health: Smoking a prime heart disease culprit
The Tribune-Democrat
1 risk factor for heart disease. “Cigarettes increase your risk of atherosclerosis,” Dr. Jeanne Spencer, Memorial Medical Center family medicine residency program director said at the Family Medicine Center. Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of …
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:41:38 GMT
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In the Red: Convention raises awareness of heart disease in women - Burlington Free Press
SOUTH BURLINGTON — About 300 people, mostly women wearing red, gathered Thursday for a heart-health benefit organized by the American Heart Association. They heard from a Shelburne woman who said she was there against the odds after a heart …
2012-02-17T10:50:44Z
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