The athlete’s heart is a normal adaptation of the heart to intense effort, distinct from pathological cardiomyopathies. Its characteristics vary depending on the type of sport and sex.
Cardiovascular training, whether continuous or interval (HIIT), improves heart health, reduces the risk of cardiac recurrence, and is a cornerstone of cardiovascular prevention. Moving regularly, even a little, extends life expectancy and enhances quality of life.
Testimony of a Patient Who Underwent Coronary Bypass Surgery: From the Diagnosis to Recovery and a Return to Normal Life
History of Dr. Walt Lillehei, pioneer of open-heart surgery through cross circulation, a major milestone in the evolution of modern cardiac surgery.
Chef Laloux offers us an original eggplant with coffee recipe, blending the sweetness of eggplant with the bold aroma of coffee, paired with Mediterranean yogurt and a hint of cinnamon.
Environmental cardiology studies how pollution, industrialized food, urban heat, and the loss of green spaces directly influence the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular diseases. Protecting the air, water, and vegetation becomes a preventive measure as essential as quitting smoking or combating physical inactivity.
Nitrates, such as nitroglycerin and isosorbide mononitrate, are used to treat or prevent angina and high blood pressure. Learn how to take them, their possible side effects, safety precautions, and the important warning about combining them with erectile dysfunction treatments.
Testimony of a woman living with a bicuspid aortic valve (a two-leaflet aortic valve). She shares her life journey, pregnancies, medical follow-up, and hopes — showing that it’s possible to live fully with this congenital heart condition.
Takotsubo syndrome, also known as “broken heart syndrome,” is a stress-induced cardiomyopathy often triggered by an emotional shock. Through this authentic patient story, discover how a traumatic event caused a temporary heart dysfunction, sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. An eye-opening account to better understand this lesser-known condition.
Statins are widely used and well-studied medications that help lower LDL cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and strokes. Their effectiveness and safety have been confirmed by decades of large-scale research and clinical monitoring.
