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Hidden Muscle Fat Tied to Heart Disease, Regardless of BMI

A study has identified intermuscular fat—fat stored within muscles—as a significant risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, and death, independent of body mass index.

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Experts Warn of Rising Heart Failure Rates, Especially Among Younger Adults

The proportion of younger heart failure patients aged 35-64 is rising, with mortality increasing faster in this group compared to older adults.

Gut Microbiome Linked to Heart Failure Risk Through Novel Mechanism

Researchers identify how gut bacteria byproduct PAG interacts with previously unknown sites on heart cell receptors, advancing understanding of cardiovascular disease development.

Ensuring Defibrillator Compliance Takes Innovative Design and Comfort

Designs that prioritize comfort and accuracy are essential to ensuring patient compliance with wearable defibrillators during the critical post-discharge period.

Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Heart Failure Treatment Developer V-Wave

V-Wave’s Ventura Interatrial Shunt, designed for patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, will join Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s portfolio under the new agreement.