Heart failure is the number one reason people die in the United States, but cardiologists say early diagnosis can reduce the mortality rate. To help physicians identify early warning signs, drug manufacturer Astra-Zeneca has built a virtual reality simulator to put doctors in the shoes of those with weakening hearts. The Heart FX Pod rolled into Charlottesville earlier this month, and I stopped by for this report.
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