New study points to leg muscle as a potential early warning system for heart failure – Biomedical Engineering – University of Toronto

Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have found that studying blood flow in leg muscles may help detect cardiovascular disease earlier compared to standardized tests, opening the door to earlier treatment and better outcomes.

This research was published in a recent issue of Discover Medicine.

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a common and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It often progresses quietly,…