Article 61E0M Common Mutation in Older Men May Raise Risk of Heart Failure

Common Mutation in Older Men May Raise Risk of Heart Failure

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Ed Cara
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A common mutation in older men may make them more likely to suffer life-threatening heart problems. New research in both mice and men suggests that the loss of the Y chromosome in cells can trigger tissue scarring that can lead to organ failure. The findings may one day allow for better screening of heart and other...

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