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CardioF is a clinic dedicated to women’s heart health, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women.

The Heart Failure Clinic (CLIC) provides regular and personalized follow-up to optimize treatments, monitor symptoms, and adjust care in collaboration with the medical team, with the goal of improving quality...

Coronary angiography uses contrast dye and X-rays to visualize the heart’s arteries and detect blockages. Introduced in the late 1950s, it transformed the diagnosis of coronary arteryThe two coronary arteries, the right and the left, form the blood network that supplies the heart with oxygen and nutrients. They are located directly on the surface of the heart and branch into smaller vessels that disease.

Medical Assistance in Dying: a legal and regulated process that respects each person’s dignity, freedom, and values

Antiarrhythmic medications are used to correct an irregular heartbeat or prevent episodes of arrhythmia. They act on different electrical mechanisms of the heart, depending on their category. Some are taken...

This recipe combines the crispness of fennel and the freshness of orange with the richness of lightly fried goat cheese. Perfect as a refined appetizer or a light meal, it...

The discovery of cardiac catheterization, born from an unusual and daring event, represents a major milestone in cardiology. This breakthrough transformed the way heart diseases are diagnosed and understood.

Calcium channel blockers are a widely used class of medications in cardiology. They help treat high bloodBlood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. White blood cells make up our immune defense system. Platelets contribute to blood pressure, certain heart rhythm disorders, and chest pain caused by angina.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is often discovered by chance, without any symptoms. Yet, if it tears or ruptures, the consequences can be serious—even fatal. The key is to monitor the...

Anticoagulants are primarily used in individuals who have already developed a clot in major bloodBlood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. White blood cells make up our immune defense system. Platelets contribute to blood vessels (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) or who suffer from certain arrhythmias, such as atrial...

Living with diabetes requires discipline and perseverance but also trust and collaboration with one’s healthcare team. This story highlights the strength of partnership between the patient and healthcare professionals.

Cardiac defibrillation — from Claude Beck’s manual heart massage in 1947 to today’s portable defibrillators — represents one of the greatest breakthroughs in emergency medicine. In less than half a...