Neck muscles constitute a transition zone between somite-derived skeletal muscles of the trunk and limbs, and muscles of the head, which derive from cranial mesoderm. The trapezius and ...

Mitral-valve replacement was performed in five patients with ruptured papillary muscle secondary to myocardial infarction. In each case severe mitral regurgitation was suggested by the sudden ...

Exercising is healthy, but it also puts strain on the heart. During physical exertion, the protein troponin is released—a biomarker indicative of cardiac damage. New research from Radboudumc involving ...

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that cause reduced blood flow to your heart. Acute coronary syndrome symptoms may vary, but the underlying cause is a ...