Stem cells are being tested elsewhere in the medical research world to see if they can repair heart muscle damage caused by heart attacks, for instance. (scientificamerican.com)
Heart failure can develop on its own or in the wake of damage caused by a heart attack, with the current study looking at the latter, Prabhu says. (sciencedaily.com)
Thanks to new technological advances, the test is now widely used to diagnose numerous cardiovascular conditions, including congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, and the extent of heart muscle damage caused by heart attacks (some of which may go unrecognized with less sensitive technology). (health.com)