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Food

Mustard Salmon Escalope

With this mustard salmon escalope, Chef Laloux offers a cuisine of precision, where freshness, simplicity, and accurate cooking highlight the full finesse of the salmon.

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Congenital diseases

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

An Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a congenital abnormality characterized by an opening between the two atria of the heart. Often silent during childhood, it may be diagnosed in adulthood. Depending on its size and its impact on the right side of the heart, simple monitoring or closure by catheter or surgery may be recommended.

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Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

Cardiac myxoma

A myxoma is a rare benign tumor that develops inside the heart, most often in the left atrium, and can disrupt blood flow despite being noncancerous.

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Arrhythmia

Commotio Cordis

Commotio cordis is a rare but extremely serious event: a sudden cardiac arrest caused by a direct impact to the chest, most often in an adolescent engaged in sports. Although it is not a heart disease, the impact can trigger ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening arrhythmia that requires immediate intervention.

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Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

Chronic Mitral Regurgitation

Chronic mitral regurgitation is a progressive leak of the mitral valve that can remain silent for a long time. Learn about its causes, effects, and progression.

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Anatomy

The Mitral Valve

The mitral valve regulates blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Learn how it works and the differences between mitral regurgitation and mitral stenosis.

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Pharmacy

Digitalis

Digoxin (Lanoxin) is a medication used to slow the heart rate and support heart function in certain rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

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Arrhythmia

Atrial flutter

Atrial flutter is a generally benign heart rhythm disorder characterized by rapid, regular beats originating in the atria. With appropriate treatment and medical follow-up, the risk of blood clots, stroke, and complications can be reduced, allowing a good quality of life.

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