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Sildenafils effectiveness in the primary coronary slow flow phenomenon: a pilot randomised controlled clinical trial

Open Heart

Background On the one hand, the primary coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSFP) can cause recurrence of chest pain, prompting medical examinations and further healthcare costs, while on the other hand, it can lead to myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death.

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Ninerafaxstat Well-Tolerated and Safe for Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

DAIC

It causes the heart muscle to become stiff and thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood properly and increasing the risk of sudden cardiac death. HCM is the most common genetic heart disease worldwide and is estimated to affect 1 in 500 people.