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The Women's Heart Bus

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Lens 30 sept, 1 et 2 octobre

NEWS

More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated

28/09/2026

In observance of World Heart Day on September 29, the Agir pour le Coeur des Femmes Foundation reports that more than 40% of prescribed estrogen-progestin contraceptives are inappropriate for women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. It is unacceptable today to die from a massive pulmonary [...]

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Cardiovascular Prevention: Lifestyle Changes

21/09/2026

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Cardiovascular Prevention: How Many Years of Life Can Be Gained?

07/09/2026

Cardiovascular prevention saves lives—that much is certain.But what is the actual benefit in terms of overall life expectancy?We’re living longer, but under what conditions?And more broadly, is it worth it?If not, our foundation, Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes, wouldn’t exist...A very recent law [...]

NEWS

More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated

28/09/2026

In observance of World Heart Day on September 29, the Agir pour le Coeur des Femmes Foundation reports that more than 40% of prescribed estrogen-progestin contraceptives are inappropriate for women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. It is unacceptable today to die from a massive pulmonary [...]

NEWS

Cardiovascular Prevention: Lifestyle Changes

21/09/2026

NEWS

Cardiovascular Prevention: How Many Years of Life Can Be Gained?

07/09/2026

Cardiovascular prevention saves lives—that much is certain.But what is the actual benefit in terms of overall life expectancy?We’re living longer, but under what conditions?And more broadly, is it worth it?If not, our foundation, Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes, wouldn’t exist...A very recent law [...]

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Women's Heart Day

Next date

Nantes 29 septembre

Our prevention materials

Prendre soin de ma santé cardio-vasculaire

IL EST URGENT D'AGIR - ET SI C’ÉTAIT VOUS ?

Je prends ma tension à la maison

Les signes de l'infarctus chez la femme sont différents de ceux des hommes

Savoir lire ma prise de sang

Réduire son stress

Fibrillation atriale

Rire au travail

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Testimonials

TESTIMONIAL

“I’ve been an emergency room doctor for 28 years. I’m very active—I exercise 7 hours a week: running, strength training, and walking. I’ve never smoked.My mother is 80 years old, a heavy smoker, but she has no cardiovascular issues. My father died young in an accident. I have no cholesterol [...]

Cathy, 58 years old

Emergency Physician, Bordeaux

TESTIMONIAL

“My heart stopped beating for 62 minutes.”Benjamin, Alexandra’s husband, recounts. “It’s May 21, 2021. I’m playing video games in the kitchen of our house. Alexandra is sitting on the living room couch, watching a TV show. She makes a strange noise, like snoring. I go over to check on [...]

Alexandra, 37

Compiègne, Administrative Assistant

TESTIMONIAL

“Four more days, Ms. Guyon, and we wouldn’t be talking today.” Those were my cardiologist’s words. Just writing them here sends a chill down my spine. On June 2, 2024, I was taking a walk with my family in the fields near our house. After 15 minutes of leisurely walking, my heart started [...]

Myriam, 50

Founder of Voyages Confidentiels, Paris area

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HRH Princess Tania de Bourbon Parme

“Some good work can be done silently without others knowing, but the heart has reasons and to try and save women from such a dramatic and unknown cause of death, each one of us has to learn about this cardiovascular problem. The Heart Bus represents the hope of uncovering an insidious disease, the [...]