“We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we’re uncovering new insights into genetic risks," she explained in a university news release. The finding ...

A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The scalloped-shaped “Valentine's” heart is a ubiquitous ... the smallest on the left, and the medium-sized one in the middle.” Galen termed Aristotle's middle chamber a fovea and recognized ...

“We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we’re uncovering new insights into ...