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PO-06-052 THE OCCURRENCE OF VENTRICULAR SEPTAL SCARRING, HEART FAILURE, AND GENETIC VARIANTS IN PATIENTS WITH NON-ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AND ARRHYTHMIA: RESULTS FROM THE PHOENIX CARDIAC GENETIC REGISTRY (PCGR).

HeartRhythm

Genetic predisposition to ventricular scarring is associated with heart failure and ventricular arrhythmia. Although many pathogenic variants have been shown to predispose patients to poor outcomes, the impact of many VUS remains uncharacterized.

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

MIBHS

Studies show that repeated binge drinking can contribute to spikes in blood pressure, increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. Heart Muscle Damage and Heart Failure The impact of drinking alcohol on the heart muscle is another critical area of concern.

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Reduced Ejection Fraction in Elite Endurance Athletes: Clinical and Genetic Overlap With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Circulation

BACKGROUND:Exercise-induced cardiac remodeling can be profound, resulting in clinical overlap with dilated cardiomyopathy, yet the significance of reduced ejection fraction (EF) in athletes is unclear. During follow-up, no athletes developed symptomatic heart failure or arrhythmias.