Bigger Isnt Better: Risks & Reasons For An Enlarged Heart

HealthSource Radio at the University of Vermont Medical Center

Have you heard of the inherited heart condition that affects about 1 in 500 people? It’s called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and it causes an enlarged heart, which may result in chest pain, dizziness, and even a sudden cardiac arrest. Here to talk to us about the tiny molecular motors that power the heart, mutations that enhance their function, and UVM research discoveries in this area is David Warshaw, PhD, Professor and Chair of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics at the University of Vermont.