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Have a Heart? Join Us for a #HeartChat on Twitter


Did you know that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? Following simple, daily tips can make us healthier. Please join experts from Mayo Clinic, the American Heart Association and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease for … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic develops cardiac MRE technology to measure stiffness of the heart


Philip Araoz, M.D. and Arunark Kolipaka, Ph.D. are lead investigators on on a Mayo Clinic study of a new way to measure heart muscle stiffness, a common side effect after a heart attack and from other diseases. Unlike to all … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic-Led Study Discovers Genetic Defect Related to Atrial Fibrillation


Mayo Clinic researchers have found a gene mutation linked to one family’s hereditary form of atrial fibrillation. Researchers hope this discovery will lead to better understanding of the disease and, eventually, better ways to predict, prevent and treat the heart … Continue reading

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