A Johns Hopkins team told Nature how they found it effectively treats enlarged hearts - a common feature of heart failure - in mice.
Cardiologists said it was reasonable to presume it would have such an effect.
Viagra was initially designed to be heart drug until scientists found a useful spin off effect on the blood vessels of the penis.
It works by expanding blood vessels to improve blood flow, similar to other angina drugs.
Good news for Mickey and other aging rodents...
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