as seen in myocardial infarction. Myoglobin is released into circulation with any damage to muscle tissue, including myocardial necrosis. Because skeletal muscle contains myoglobin, this ...

Approximately one-quarter of all myocardial infarctions are "silent", that is without chest pain or other symptoms. Among the diagnostic tests available to detect heart muscle damage are an ...

Researchers focused on Myotonic Dystrophy 1 heart problems are testing a novel approach to restore normal function.

Lower skeletal muscle mass was associated with an increased risk for short- and long-term mortality in patients with cardiac amyloidosis (CA). This association was particularly strong with ...