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PULMONOLOGY

All our articles on cardio-pulmonology

Cardiovascular diseases and certain lung diseases are closely linked and can aggravate each other. A comprehensive approach to women's health must include pulmonary screening, especially for women who smoke or have risk factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, or who are symptomatic.

The Foundation aims to help structure multi-professional care pathways for a more holistic view of women's health with structured care management.

The Foundation has created a new Pulmonology section, drawing on the expertise of its specialist ambassadors.

Sleep and menopause: take care of your sleep to protect your heart and arteries!

It has now been demonstrated that short sleep duration or poor sleep quality is a major cardiovascular risk factor, in particular for arterial hypertension (i.e. blood pressure > or = 140/90 mm Hg in consultation /> or + 135/85 mm Hg in self-measurement). Menopause is the stage most frequently [...]

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Anticipate and act: sleep apnea treatment, an informed choice after a consultation!

It is now well established that severe sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) (apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) >30/hour) is a major cardiovascular risk factor, particularly for hypertension and heart rhythm disorders. Treating it effectively on a daily basis can reduce or even eliminate this cardiovascular risk [...]

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Sleep apnea syndrome in women: what are the particularities?

Often unrecognized and under-diagnosed, particularly in women, sleep apnea syndrome is not without consequences for quality of life and cardiovascular function (1). The prevalence and severity of this syndrome are influenced by changes in hormone levels over the course of a woman's [...]

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