Doctors and scientists race to understand a rising form of heart failure

A rising form of heart failure is challenging doctors and scientists, who are racing to understand it. 3 million Americans are affected by a form of heart failure that is hard to spot. A risk marker has been identified. The condition is called HFpEF, or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The heart's pumping ability is normal, but it struggles to relax and fill with blood. The Morgridge Institute for Research is leading a multi-modal study to understand the condition. Bioengineer.org reports that a new study has mapped diverse cardiac fibroblasts driving HFpEF, revealing therapeutic targets. The Nature article discusses cardiac fibroblast diversity in HFpEF, focusing on states, niches, interorgan drivers and targets.

Newsweek reports that a risk marker stands out in this form of heart failure. The Bowie News article discusses heart failure in general, noting that the heart can’t keep up with the body’s demands. The Tech Explorist article notes that scientists want to know why this form of heart failure is rising. Medical Xpress notes that doctors and scientists are racing to understand this rising form of heart failure. The condition is called HFpEF, or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The heart's pumping ability is normal, but it struggles to relax and fill with blood. The Morgridge Institute for Research is leading a multi-modal study to understand the condition.

Bioengineer.org reports that a new study has mapped diverse cardiac fibroblasts driving HFpEF, revealing therapeutic targets. The Nature article discusses cardiac fibroblast diversity in HFpEF, focusing on states, niches, interorgan drivers and targets. Newsweek reports that a risk marker stands out in this form of heart failure. The Bowie News article discusses heart failure in general, noting that the heart can’t keep up with the body’s demands. The Tech Explorist article notes that scientists want to know why this form of heart failure is rising. Medical Xpress notes that doctors and scientists are racing to understand this rising form of heart failure. The challenge is complicated by the fact that the condition is hard to spot.