The SMHEART project, coordinated by Prof. Aurélien Bustin (Bordeaux University Hospital/IHU Liryc) and supported by €1.5 million in European funding, has led to the development of the SPOT technology, a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, this innovation makes it possible to detect and quantify myocardial…
As many people in France prepare to enjoy winter in the mountains, a question often arises: is going to altitude truly beneficial for your heart? And what precautions should you take if you have a cardiac condition? According to the Atout France barometer published in 2025, a third of French people have spent at least…
With Halloween coming up, many are considering how to gently frighten their family or neighbors. However, how far can one go in creating a frightening experience? Can an extremely dangerous situation traumatize us to the point of causing death? On a moonless night, figures wrapped in loose sheets slip between houses… In the distance, a…
What is the cardiovascular system? The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, comprises the heart and blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries). It is essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body’s organs and cells, as well as helping to eliminate waste products from the body, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂). Components…
What is the electrical conduction system? The heart functions thanks to an internal electrical system that ensures perfect coordination of the heartbeats. The heart’s electrical conduction system is a network of specialized cells that produce and transmit electrical impulses throughout the heart. This electrical activity triggers regular contractions of the heart, allowing blood to circulate…
Cardiac anatomy Structure The heart is a vital organ divided into four distinct chambers, each with a specific role: the right and left atria and the right and left ventricles. The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins. This blood is then sent to the left ventricle, which expels oxygenated…
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