India, Dec. 1 -- A new study by researchers at the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bengaluru has uncovered a distinct genetic pattern among people of South Indian origin that significantly raises their risk of developing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the research reveals previously overlooked genetic mutations that differ markedly from Western populations - a finding that not only reshapes current understanding of HCM in India but also emphasises the urgent need for population-specific screening and more inclusive cardiovascular research.

According to the Journal of American Heart Association, "Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a div...