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Myocardial Health

Meaning

Myocardial Health describes the optimal functional state, structural integrity, and metabolic efficiency of the myocardium, which is the muscular layer of the heart wall. A healthy myocardium is characterized by robust contractility, efficient energy utilization, and appropriate cellular signaling to resist pathological remodeling, such as fibrosis or hypertrophy. This critical state is intricately regulated by the endocrine system, as various hormones exert direct and indirect trophic effects on cardiac tissue.