Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading cause of death.

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies.

In mice, blocking heart-to-brain signals improved healing after a heart attack, hinting at new targets for cardiac therapy.

In this episode of Heart Attacks Demystified podcast, we decode the rise in cardiac conditions among young adults, key risk factors and the role of cutting-edge technology in transforming the future ...

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