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About iCardio

Icardio was designed as a support tool for patients, and as a supplement to medical consultation. Written in layman's terms, icardio will help you better understand your condition and better inform your family members and friends. This website is a source of information for people who want to know more about cardiology.

Icardio is also a reference tool for physicians who care about a patient's understanding of a condition, a test or a treatment.

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Dr Gilles Goulet, cardiologist

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Sylvain Plante

Jeannot Potvin

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PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart that most often attacks one or several heart valves. As its name suggests, bacteria in the bloodstream are the cause of this infectious illness. This article bears on the issues raised above for better knowledge and understanding of prevention against bacterial endocarditis.

FECONDATION

The circulatory system is about to take place a few days after fertilization of the egg by the spermatozoon.

HOCKEY; GARAGE LEAGUE

Deciding to take up physical activity after a pause is not something to be taken lightly. It all depends on the type of physical activity contemplated and the health of the person concerned.

VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE

Vasovagal syncope is part of the so-called reflex syncope family. It is by far the most common of all syncope. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people will have at least one episode of vasovagal syncope in their life. Most of the time, standing for a long period...

Escaping Sudden Death... The Importance of Resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can save lives. The author of this story acknowledges that if he can eat every night with his family, it is thanks to these people who knew what to do.