This chapter explores the impact of genetic mutations on the risk of cardiac events and the potential of gene therapy in cardiology. It also discusses the use of genetic makeup in tailoring medications and the importance of investing in research and prevention.
Could we eliminate the number one cause of death? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly go to medical school to learn about heart health, the impacts of COVID, and the cardiovascular disease epidemic with physician Dr. Lipi Roy.
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