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Can Stem Cells Rebuild a Damaged Heart?
The adult heart has very little ability to replace muscle cells lost after a heart attack. Instead, it heals by forming scar tissue, reducing its pumping strength and often beginning a progressive decline toward heart failure. In this program, Charles Murry, MD, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, discusses how he is…
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When Should You Seek Medical Care?
Knowing when to seek medical care can save your life but how can you tell if your complaint is best ignored or worth a trip to the doctor? Googling your symptoms can amplify concerns rather than ameliorate them but often common complaints are not a cause for worry. This series features leaders in their field…
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1 in Every 4 Deaths in the U.S. is Due to Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s leading cause of death. People of all ages and backgrounds can get the condition. Fortunately, the last two decades have witnessed incredible advances in our understanding and treatment of heart disease. This new series will help you get current on developments in diagnoses, treatment and prevention with UC San Francisco…