Cleveland Clinic links gene to heart failure in patients of African descent
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — New Cleveland Clinic-led research has found a gene variant that may be the leading cause of heart failure in people of African ancestry.