Category: Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, often caused by a viral infection. It typically causes chest pain and usually resolves without long-term consequences. Fluid may sometimes accumulate around the heart and requires monitoring, but treatment is generally straightforward and recovery is usually complete.

MitraClip is a non-surgical procedure used to treat mitral regurgitation. Performed by catheter, it reduces valve leakage without open-heart surgery. It is mainly intended for patients at high surgical risk.

The Heart Team is a group of specialists who come together to discuss complex heart conditions and determine the most appropriate treatment. This collaborative approach has become essential with the rapid development of catheter-based procedures, such as TAVI, which now offer alternatives to certain types of traditional heart surgery.

Chronic mitral regurgitation is a progressive leak of the mitral valve that can remain silent for a long time. Learn about its causes, effects, and progression.

Epicardial fat necrosis is a rare and benign cause of chest pain. Often overlooked, it can mimic more serious heart conditions, which explains the use of imaging tests such as CT scan or cardiac MRI.