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Cardiovascular risk factors weaken coronary artery plaques

In the event of a myocardial infarction, currently referred to as Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), the degree of obstruction of the coronary artery in question is a very important factor in the occurrence of the accident: The more the artery is narrowed by atherosclerotic plaque, known as stenosis, the [...]

Menopause, hormone treatment and cardiovascular risk: two new publications confirm and clarify their relationship!

Menopause is a natural biological phenomenon that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. The ovaries stop working and producing essential hormones, mainly estrogen. This hormonal evolution has numerous consequences on health in general, particularly on cardiovascular function, fat [...]

After Covid, arteries undergo accelerated aging. What are the consequences?

During the COVID pandemic, it was observed that the coronavirus causes acute cardiovascular complications. With long or persistent forms of the disease, could there be long-term effects on the vascular system? Arterial aging Over time, arteries lose the elasticity that allows them to absorb and [...]

Recognizing the signs of cardiac arrest

Signs appear before cardiac arrest, in one case out of two. Knowing how to identify them can save your life. 50% of cardiac arrest victims had experienced one or more warning symptoms one day before the event, according to US research involving 3,000 people. [...]

Together, let's feminize cardiovascular prevention

In France, a woman dies of cardiovascular disease every 7 minutes. And yet, in 8 out of 10 cases, a healthier lifestyle, the identification of risk factors and regular medical check-ups can prevent the onset of the disease. It is unacceptable that a woman should still die of a preventable [...]

Companies make a commitment to women's hearts

In 2025, two out of three female employees believe that their employer has a role to play in preventing women's health problems.* For companies and institutions, caring for the health of their female employees is not only a major asset in terms of quality of life at work, but also a lever for [...]

It is necessary to move

Standing up rather than sitting down doesn't actually reduce cardiovascular risk: static standing appears to be just another sedentary activity. What's needed is movement According to a recent study by the University of Sydney, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, [...]

The Journées du Cœur des Femmes return to Arignac in Ariège:
She's got it all!

Last June, Françoise Chague, coordinator of the Maison de Santé in Arignac (a town of 725 inhabitants in the Ariège region), wanted to expand the actions she was implementing for "women's hearts". She did some research on the Internet and came across the Fondation Agir pour le cœur des [...]