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 as needed, while others are used daily to help maintain a regular heart rhythm.
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 features simple ingredients that are naturally rich in antioxidants and good for the heart.
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 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 aneurysm’s evolution regularly in order to determine the right time to intervene.
Anticoagulants are primarily used in individuals who have already developed a clot in major blood vessels (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) or who suffer from certain arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Their primary goal is to reduce the risk of stroke caused by the formation and detachment of a clot in the left atrium.
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 century, these discoveries have turned a once-fatal arrhythmia into a condition that can often be reversed, saving thousands of lives every year.
Learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. Every action matters — recognize the emergency, call 911, start compressions, and use a defibrillator. Anyone can be a hero by acting without hesitation.
After a catheter-based procedure (PCI, stent, TAVI, PFO closure…), it is normal to have questions and sometimes worry. Here you will find simple, practical guidance to take care of yourself at home, follow your medications, and gradually return to your activities with confidence.
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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