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.
TAVI represents a major advancement in cardiology. It offers a second life to many patients whose hearts were exhausted by a rigid and stenosed valve. Less effort for the heart, lower risks for the patient, and often… a pleasant surprise in the following days: breathing returns.
History of John Gibbon, pioneer of extracorporeal circulation and inventor of the heart-lung machine, a decisive breakthrough in modern cardiac surgery.
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) affects about 1% of the population. It is not strictly considered an arrhythmia, but rather a condition where the heart beats faster than expected, even at rest, and accelerates excessively with minimal effort.
Doping-related cardiomyopathy, unlike the healthy athlete’s heart, causes often irreversible damage that can lead to heart failure, pulmonary congestion, and even sudden death.
