Heart sounds are produced from a specific cardiac ... valve including severe aortic stenosis and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or in the presence of a left bundle branch block.

The second heart sound (S2) is produced by the closure ... including severe aortic stenosis and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or in the presence of a left bundle branch block.

Stress-induced (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy (apical ballooning ... Cardiac examination revealed normal heart sounds. There was no jugular venous distention. The remainder of the examination was ...

These studies further our understanding of the heart in health and disease, particularly in the development of abnormalities of cardiac contraction and relaxation. Once this is fully described and ...

Although cardiomyopathy might sound like a shorthand synonym for cardiovascular ... or a loved one is experiencing any issues with the heart. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for many ...

Cardiac sarcoidosis and ACM genetic variants coexist with distinct features, highlighting the need for refined clinical ...

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a systolic dysfunction ... Sharma is the lead author of a paper published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, aimed at improving workforce ...

A new study has identified an enzyme that plays an important role in breaking down unneeded or damaged proteins in the heart -- an important process for maintaining heart health.