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Exams

Holter

The Holter monitor test involves continuous recording of the heart’s electrical activity over a 24-hour period. In some cases, the doctor may request an extended 48-hour recording.

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Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse occurs when, upon closure, the leaflets of the mitral valve fold back and overlap, thereby forming a bulge towards the left atrium. In some cases, this condition can be described as the leaflets of the mitral valve “sticking out their tongue” towards the left atrium.

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Anatomy

Systemic capillaries

The systemic capillaries are tiny delicate blood vessels that sustain life. They bridge the gap between the arteries and veins of the circulatory system. It is at this microscopic location that the respiration and nourishment of the cells of the human body take place.

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Coronary heart diseases

Atheroma (Atherosclerosis)

Dès notre naissance, le transport du cholestérol laisse des traces sur la paroi de nos artères. Au fil du temps et avec l’avancée en âge, ces traces s’épaississent et peuvent éventuellement former des plaques à l’intérieur des parois artérielles.

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Pharmacy

I take my medication. Do you?

When examining data collected on adherence to treatments, nearly 50% of patients with chronic illnesses (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) do not take their medications regularly.

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