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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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Pharmacy

Antiarrhythmics

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.

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Food

Goat Cheese Tempura with Shaved Fennel and Orange

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.

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Pharmacy

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

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.

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