Press releases

DZHK collaborates with Novo Nordisk on research into heart muscle diseases

The German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and the Heidelberg University Hospital have entered into a research collaboration with Novo…

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DZHK researchers once again among the best in medicine

16 DZHK researchers are among the top 100 scientists in the "Best Medicine Scientists in Germany" ranking. It is part of the World's Best Medicine…

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How the heart and brain interact - better assessment of heart attack risk in stroke patients (PRAISE-DZHK19|DZNEB001) study)

The blood marker troponin is also suitable for better recognising an acute heart attack in patients with an acute stroke. This is shown by the PRAISE…

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A new precise tool for cardiac research

An innovative tool for the targeted modification of gene activity in heart muscle cells could establish itself as a standard method for research into…

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A new precise tool for cardiac research

An innovative tool for the targeted modification of gene activity in heart muscle cells could establish itself as a standard method for research into…

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Laureates of the 90th DGK Annual Meeting

Numerous DZHK scientists received prizes and awards at the 90th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Cardiology - Cardiovascular Research (DGK).…

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Catheter-based and surgical aortic valve replacement on an equal footing (DEDICATE-DZHK6 study)

Catheter-based aortic valve replacement is on a par with surgical aortic valve replacement, even in younger low-risk patients. This is the result of…

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Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk

Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an existing predisposition.

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DZHK study: Reducing the immune response in broken heart syndrome (CIT-DZHK29 study)

In a study funded by the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), researchers at Heidelberg University Hospital are investigating whether an…

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Patients with artificial hearts benefit from exercise training (Ex-VAD-DZHK11 trial)

People with severe heart failure who have an external ventricular assist device benefit from tailored exercise training. This is the finding of the…

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