Every year, approximately 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. To prevent sudden cardiac death, the blocked coronary artery has to be opened to restore blood flow and this procedure can cause permanent damage due to inflammation leading to possible heart failure. Researchers have discovered a protein that, when targeted, can decrease both the possibility of post surgical injury and future heart failure. Studies have already shown great promise on mice and may prove effective in humans. Read this article for more details into this study and the future implications on human heart health.
Read more: Limiting protein reduces post-heart attack injury in mice