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A new once-daily pill for a serious heart condition is now available to thousands of patients in England, approved faster than ever thanks to improved coordination between UK health agencies. The treatment offers new hope for people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows the first successful treatment for a debilitating inherited heart condition affecting hundreds of thousands. Patients who struggled to walk up stairs can now hike again.
A pharmaceutical breakthrough just opened doors for patients with a heart condition that's never had an approved treatment. Cytokinetics' drug Myqorzo succeeded in treating non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, doubling the number of people who could benefit from this therapy.
A precision medicine breakthrough offers teenagers with a dangerous inherited heart condition their first targeted therapy, dramatically reducing obstruction and potentially healing heart damage. The drug mavacamten could transform treatment for young patients who previously faced limited options beyond invasive surgery.
Scientists just pinpointed a microscopic protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily, opening doors to future treatments for devastating heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions born with or developing life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
After 27 years, biotech company Cytokinetics could win its second FDA approval in record time with a groundbreaking heart drug. The medication would be the first treatment specifically designed for a type of inherited heart disease that affects thousands of Americans.
A new treatment for an inherited heart condition just cleared a major hurdle that could help thousands more patients access life-changing care. Cytokinetics announced their drug Myqorzo significantly improved symptoms for people with a less severe form of heart disease.
A breakthrough clinical trial offers the first successful treatment for patients with non-obstructive heart disease who've had zero approved therapies. The drug improved both quality of life and exercise capacity in people living with a challenging heart condition.
People with a serious heart condition that makes it hard to pump blood now have access to a daily pill that could transform their lives. UK regulators fast-tracked approval to get the treatment to patients faster than ever before.
A precision medicine drug just gave teens with a dangerous inherited heart disease their first real treatment option beyond invasive surgery. The Philadelphia trial showed mavacamten dramatically reduced heart blockage and may even help hearts heal.
A renowned cardiologist says protecting your heart doesn't require complicated medical knowledge. Five key numbers and 30 minutes of movement four times weekly can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease.
A new once-daily pill could transform life for thousands of people in England living with a debilitating heart condition that makes simple activities exhausting. The treatment reached patients two weeks faster than usual thanks to groundbreaking collaboration between health regulators. #
A one-time gene therapy targeting a devastating inherited heart condition just earned special FDA status, bringing hope to families facing early heart failure. The treatment addresses the root genetic cause rather than just managing symptoms.
Scientists discovered that a common diabetes medication dramatically reduces heart failure in people carrying rare genetic variants for heart disease. The finding could transform preventive care for thousands at high genetic risk.
Former England cricketer James Taylor survived a near-fatal heart attack at 26 that ended his career. A decade later, he's building a fulfilling new life in coaching and helping others.
Former Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson is choosing gratitude over grief after a rare heart condition ended her running career. Her message to fans: the best chapters may still be ahead.
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson nearly died during a June race but survived thanks to quick-thinking bystanders. Now recovering at home, she's sharing her story with one clear message: she's grateful to be alive.
Researchers in India discovered a single gene that causes three major health conditions to occur together, opening doors for early detection and better treatment. The breakthrough could help doctors identify at-risk families before symptoms appear.
A heart condition once called a death sentence now has multiple FDA-approved treatments that are keeping patients alive and out of hospitals. Cardiac amyloidosis patients are being diagnosed earlier and living longer thanks to breakthrough medications approved in the past year.
William Goff survived leukemia as a baby, but chemotherapy damaged his heart. Two years ago, he received a life-saving transplant and now plays baseball again.
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