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.
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.
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
Returning home after heart surgery marks an important step in recovery, but it is completely normal to feel a little worried or unsettled. Many questions may arise. This sense of uncertainty is common… but it fades as the days go by and strength gradually returns.
Learning that heart surgery is needed often causes worry, especially due to the uncertainty. Understanding how the procedure works can help ease this anxiety. This text provides the essential information to know before the operation.
An ascending aortic aneurysm is often discovered by chance, without any symptoms. Yet if it tears or ruptures, the consequences can be severe, even fatal. The key is to regularly monitor the aneurysm’s progression to know when to intervene in time. Careful surveillance and a well-planned surgical decision often help avoid an emergency and increase the chances of a successful outcome.
Stress is one of the heart’s greatest enemies. While a balanced diet and regular physical activity are essential for good cardiovascular health, learning to better manage daily stress is just as important.
Among the most promising approaches, mindfulness meditation stands out for its positive effects on the nervous system, bloodBlood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. White blood cells make up our immune defense system. Platelets contribute to blood pressure, and overall well-being.
L’Échographie Transœsophagienne (ETO) est particulièrement efficace pour observer l’intérieur de l’oreillette gauche, du ventricule gauche ainsi que des valves cardiaques. Grâce à cette technique, les images obtenues sont plus détaillées, permettant de mieux détecter d’éventuelles anomalies qui pourraient être difficiles à visualiser avec une échographie standard réalisée à travers la paroi thoracique.
This site is intended to provide information and make cardiology comprehensible for all patients; it is not a substitute for a doctor. It does, however, enable a better understanding of how the heart works, the many heart diseases that exist, the tests required to reach a diagnosis, and the drugs and other methods used to treat them.
Where the masculine is used herein, it shall be all-gender inclusive.
