Pathologic Function: Diastolic Dysfunction

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Using AI to improve standard-of-care cardiac imaging

Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound, is one of the most commonly used imaging ...

Gut microbes can affect the heart via the brain

Hypertension and heart failure affect millions worldwide. Yet in many patients, doctors cannot fully explain why the heart becomes stiff and struggles to relax—a condition known as diastolic dysfunction.

Expanding imaging for cardiac health to more patients

Imaging is a vital tool for assessing the health and strength of the heart. In two recent studies, Yale researchers have explored how to bring critical imaging to more people and how to expand its application.