Chef Philippe Laloux delights us once again with a simple, comforting treat, perfect for after-dinner bites or sweet-tooth moments: a crisp tartlet filled with tender apples and a smooth brown sugar custard. Easy to make, these mini tartlets are the perfect way to bring a touch of sweetness to your heart… and to your guests!
Stress is one of the heart’s greatest enemies. While a balanced diet and regular physical activity are essential for good cardiovascular health, learning to better manage daily stress is just as important.
Among the most promising approaches, mindfulness meditation stands out for its positive effects on the nervous system, blood pressure, and overall well-being.
Chef Philippe Laloux presents a bite that is as simple as it is refined: Ginger-Marinated Tuna, a creation aptly named “Better than Tartare for this King of the Sea.” A single bite bursting with freshness, fragrance, and crunch.
While working at Roper Hospital in Charleston, Dr. Smithy developed a particular interest in aortic stenosis—a disease affecting the valve at the heart’s exit. His interest, however, was not purely academic: he himself suffered from severe narrowing of both the aortic and mitral valves.
Coronary artery bypass surgery aims to reroute blood around blocked heart arteries caused by atherosclerotic plaques—fatty deposits that slow down or block blood flow.
Much like a road bridge that allows vehicles to cross a river or obstacle, this procedure creates new pathways so that oxygen-rich blood can continue to nourish the heart muscle, despite existing blockages.
As the name suggests, cardiac syncope is caused by a problem within the heart. This type of syncope requires special attention because it may indicate a more serious heart condition.
In the vast majority of cases, it is related to an abnormal heart rhythm.
This type of syncope occurs when there is a drop in blood pressure upon moving from a lying or sitting position to a standing one.
The underlying mechanism is related to the effect of gravity, which causes temporary pooling of blood in the veins of the legs. This reduces the amount of blood returning to the heart and consequently lowers blood pressure.
Syncope related to carotid sinus syndrome is a type of reflex syncope, meaning a brief loss of consciousness caused by an overreaction of the nervous system.
Considered by some as a pioneer of cardiac surgery and by others as the father of open-heart surgery, Dr. Bailey had a remarkable career.
Situational syncope is part of the reflex syncope family, just like vasovagal syncope. It is triggered by a specific situation that causes an exaggerated reaction of the nervous system, leading to a drop in blood pressure.
It can occur, for example, during a coughing fit, a forceful sneeze, or after urination.
Elle peut survenir, par exemple, lors d’une quinte de toux, d’un éternuement violent ou après avoir uriné.
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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