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More Fat, Less Specialized Cells in Old Heart

More Fat, Less Specialized Cells in Old Heart

Rhonda Witte, BSc

Many alterations occur within the cardiovascular system with age. Structural changes can be noted through the pathological examination of aged hearts. The identification of such changes has helped us better understand the aging process. Research is also being conducted to reveal the changes in the aging heart at the cellular level.