Linking the Brain & Heart: How Epigenetics Connects Stroke to Cardiovascular Disease
Strokes have long been associated with acute brain injury, but their effects extend far beyond the initial event, influencing long-term health across multiple organs, especially the heart. Emerging research suggests that systemic inflammation following a stroke plays a crucial role in developing chronic comorbidities, such as cardiac dysfunction. A study published in Cell has shed light on a surprising connection between brain injury from a stroke and heart health. Researchers have discovered that specific immune cells, known as myeloid cells, [more…]
