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Welcome to the Icardio.ca website, a source of information and popularization dedicated to cardiology.

Please note that this site is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical consultation with a healthcare professional.

About Icardio.ca

Icardio.ca is intended to be a support tool for the patient, an extension of the medical consultation. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, it provides a better comprehension of the structure and functioning of the heart. This is the basis for understanding cardiovascular disease, the diagnostic approach, and the challenges of therapies.

It is also an educational reference for students in the health field and is suitable as well for anyone who wants to know more about cardiology.

Similarly, Icardio.ca is proving to be a very useful reference tool for doctors concerned about their patients’ understanding.

Our Commitment to Cardiology

At Icardio.ca, we know that patients can sometimes feel concerned when they see a health professional. Time is often limited, questions are numerous, and understanding the state of one’s heart condition can be complex. 

We aim to fill these gaps by providing in-depth general information, which can also be used as a complement to a medical consultation. 

Likewise, we aim to be a valuable and appreciated resource for doctors, supporting them in the explanations they provide to their patients, and helping them to gain a clear and precise understanding of their heart problem and its treatment.

Docteur Gilles Goulet
Dr Gilles Goulet

Cardiology Is Constantly Evolving

Cardiology is a medical specialty that evolves constantly. Technological advances, cutting-edge diagnostic methods, and innovative treatments are improving the quality of life of patients with heart conditions and, in some cases, prolonging their lives.  

New treatment options, including the use of hemodynamic catheters, offer a variety of solutions to traditional cardiac surgery in special cases.

Icardio.ca is committed to reporting on the latest advances in cardiology and helping to better understand treatment options for optimal heart health.

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The Patient-Partner Approach

The way care is provided has changed significantly over the past few decades. We have moved from paternalism, where the doctor was the only one with the absolute science, to a patient-centered approach to care.

That concept was not ideal as it left the patient with several concerns. The patient’s care should have been more personalized.

Adding the patient-experience approach to the team of caregivers enables the patient to fully understand what is happening. He can then interact with the medical team and actively participate in his treatment plan.

All too often, the reality of the patient’s life is overlooked. Who can best answer questions about his day-to-day way of life? Or, who can fully imagine the confusion and anxiety that a person went through before arriving at the discomfort he feels today?

The patient-partner approach is this new concept of care in which the patient is as much a part of the team as any other healthcare provider, including a peer who previously benefitted from this innovative patient-partner initiative.

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History of cardiology


Episode 3 – Dr. Dwight E. Harken

After the war, Dr. Dwight Harken turned his attention to a new medical challenge: treating mitral valve stenosis, a severe condition that restricts blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart.

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18/01/2025
Pharmacy

Antiplatelets

Antiplatelet medications act on one of the three main blood cell lines: platelets. These tiny cells play a crucial role in blood clot formation. These medications are particularly beneficial for individuals at risk or those who have already experienced a heart attack or a stroke.

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18/01/2025
Pharmacy

Aspirin (ASA)

For several decades, aspirin has played a key role in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. While its effectiveness in secondary prevention—meaning after a heart attack, stroke, or other vascular complication—is well-established, its use in primary prevention for individuals without prior history remains controversial.
This duality raises significant questions about the benefits and risks of aspirin, particularly regarding the delicate balance between the cardiovascular protection it offers and potential complications, such as bleeding.

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17/01/2025
How it works

Development of the Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is the first to become functional in the embryo. As early as the third week of development, blood circulation begins, marking a crucial step for the embryo’s growth and development. This primitive system ensures the delivery of nutrients and oxygen essential for its rapid development.

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15/01/2025
General

Fertilization – Embryology

The circulatory system begins to form very early during embryonic development, just a few days after the fertilization of the egg by the sperm. It is the first functional system to develop, as it is crucial for delivering the nutrients and oxygen required for the embryo’s rapid growth. This early formation is a complex and fascinating process that marks the initial stages of life.

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13/01/2025
General

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

An automated external defibrillator, commonly referred to as an “AED,” is a device used to assist someone who has collapsed, is unresponsive, and may require emergency intervention to save their life.
This small, portable device is battery-powered and incredibly user-friendly. Anyone can operate it, regardless of whether they have received prior training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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11/01/2025
General

2025… I’m Quitting Smoking!

As the New Year begins, everyone rushes to exchange warm wishes. Among the most common, you often hear: “Good health!”
But beyond this kind sentiment, take a moment to reflect: are you truly giving your well-being the attention it deserves?
Wishing alone isn’t enough. Preserving your health requires concrete actions and the determination to turn words into deeds.

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29/12/2024
General

Whew! The Holiday Season

Every year, it’s the same marathon: work demands, frantic last-minute gift shopping, the whims of Mother Nature, and of course, countless celebrations.
Just thinking about it can take your breath away! But how is your heart holding up through it all?

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20/12/2024
Arrhythmia

Pacemaker Implantation

The pacemaker implantation procedure is relatively straightforward and generally well-tolerated. A small incision is made in the chest, usually on the left side, to create a pocket under the skin to house the pacemaker’s casing.

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17/12/2024
Heart failure

Stress-induced Cardiomyopathy- Takotsubo

Takotsubo syndrome is a heart condition classified under the family of cardiomyopathies. Also known as broken heart syndrome, apical ballooning, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, this disorder is characterized by a temporary weakening of the heart muscle, often triggered by intense emotional or physical stress.

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15/12/2024
General

The Pacemaker

The pacemaker, also known as a cardiac stimulator or “battery,” can be compared to a sophisticated miniature computer implanted under the skin. Its primary mission is to ensure a regular and efficient heartbeat.
It continuously captures the heart’s electrical signals and, much like a GPS, tracks the trajectory of impulses through the various components of the heart’s electrical system. By analyzing this data in real-time, it determines whether the natural system is functioning properly. In case of failure, it steps in by delivering the necessary impulse to maintain an optimal heart rhythm.

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09/12/2024

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This site is intended to provide information and make cardiology comprehensible for all patients; it is not a substitute for a doctor. It does, however, enable a better understanding of how the heart works, the many heart diseases that exist, the tests required to reach a diagnosis, and the drugs and other methods used to treat them.

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