Author: icardio

Coronary heart diseases

A Heart Attack: The Day Everything Changes… and Where It All Begins

Through the testimony of Robert, a 53-year-old teacher, this narrative gives voice to the emotions, doubts, and process of rebuilding that follow a heart attack. A human perspective that complements the medical approach, intended for those who are living — or have lived — through this experience.

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History of cardiology

Episode 14 – The Invention of the Pacemaker

The history of the pacemaker begins with the early ideas of Albert Hyman and takes shape through the work of Paul Zoll and Walt Lillehei. These pioneers demonstrated that electrical stimulation could control the heart rhythm, paving the way for the development of the modern pacemaker and a major advance in cardiac medicine.

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Food

Lemon Soufflé

Discover Chef Laloux’s lemon soufflé: a precise recipe, essential techniques, and the secrets behind a light texture, to be served without delay.

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Heart failure

Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy

Arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle caused by a persistent heart rhythm disorder, such as atrial fibrillation or frequent premature beats. This condition is often reversible when the underlying arrhythmia is properly diagnosed and treated.

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Congenital diseases

Congenital Aortic Stenosis

Congenital aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that is present at birth. Its severity can range from a condition requiring simple medical follow-up to one that necessitates an intervention.

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Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

CardioF

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

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Heart failure

The Heart Failure Clinic (CLIC)

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 of life and preventing complications.

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History of cardiology

Episode 13 – First Coronary Angiography

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 artery disease.

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