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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: the Most Common Genetic Heart Disease

The symptoms of HCM vary widely. Some people may have palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or loss of consciousness. But in the majority of cases, this disease causes few to no functional issues. This means the condition is usually discovered during a routine medical exam using an [...]

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Why Women’s Arteries are Sensitive to Stress

Prof. Claire Mounier-Vehier, MD, was a guest on the RTL radio morning show and encouraged women to take care of their hearts and arteries especially during this stressful time as things begin to reopen after lockdown. There are many sources of stress, such as remote work arrangements, children to [...]

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How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: New Recommendations Specifically for Women

Classic cardiovascular risk factors have different consequences or frequencies in women and they have some risk factors that only apply to them. Cardiovascular disease may show up differently for them. Finally, they don’t react to treatment in the same way. Risks During Pregnancy In 10% to [...]

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