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Heart Development

Heart development refers to the complex biological processes through which the heart forms and matures, beginning in early embryonic stages and continuing through fetal growth and postnatal adaptation. Research published in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of cardiac development and disease, including the …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2329-9487 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Heart development refers to the complex biological processes through which the heart forms and matures, beginning in early embryonic stages and continuing through fetal growth and postnatal adaptation. Research published in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of cardiac development and disease, including the molecular mechanisms governing human embryonic development, the role of microRNAs as potential therapeutic targets in ischemic heart disease, and structural abnormalities that arise during valve formation. Studies have examined how human myxomatous mitral valves express cartilage-related proteins, revealing insights into developmental pathways that may contribute to valve disease. Additional work has explored genetic polymorphisms in genes such as PAR-α and tissue factor that influence coronary heart disease risk in specific populations. Understanding heart development is essential because congenital heart defects remain among the most common birth abnormalities, and developmental processes often recapitulate in adult cardiac remodeling and disease. By investigating the molecular controls, genetic factors, and cellular mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal heart formation, researchers aim to identify new therapeutic strategies and improve outcomes for patients with both congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Hypertension and Cardiology (ISSN 2329-9487).

Journal editorial board
Hatori Nobuo · Japan Gregor Leibundgut · Switzerland Yuejin Li · United States

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