Medscape Medical News > Conference News > DDW 2024 Damian McNamara, MA May 09, 2024 Updated May 13, 2024 // Editor’s note: The story has been updated with additional comments from Dr Loren Laine of Yale School of Medicine. Ablation of the gastric fundus to reduce production of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin resulted in decreased...
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Could the hunger hormone help improve heart function in people with heart failure?
Scientists are searching for medications that will have fewer side effects for people with heart failure. Orlando/Getty Images Heart failure is a severe condition concerning how well the heart can pump blood throughout the body. The management of heart failure involves lifestyle modifications and the use of certain medications. A recent study tested the hormone...