Microbiota and cardiovascular health ?

What if someone would tell you that your cardiovascular health is linked to your microbiota? Interesting no? But wait, what is exactly the microbiota and how does this interact the cardiovascular system?

Understanding and measuring Vascular Aging: an important stake for Cardiovascular Health

Vascular aging is an often underestimated phenomenon, yet it represents a crucial factor in the assessment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. As healthcare professionals, it is essential to understand this process and integrate its measurement into clinical practice.

What if we fought against cardiovascular diseases as we fight against cancer

This is the theme of the book written by Dr. Michael V. McConnell, in which he shares the stories of his family, his patients, and his research in order to present a modern and effective approach to preventing, detecting, and treating heart disease like cancer to avoid its disastrous consequences.

Deep learning and PPG signals

The application of deep learning in healthcare is transforming the field by using large volumes of medical data to improve patient outcomes, streamline healthcare processes, and advance research.

Detecting Type 2 Diabetes (DT2) Using Photoplethysmography (PPG) Signals

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body's inability to effectively use insulin. Early detection of this condition is crucial for timely intervention and management. Recent advancements in medical technology have paved the way for innovative diagnostic approaches, one of which involves the utilization of Photoplethysmography (PPG) signals.

The silent metamorphosis: decoding aging and evolution of arteries

The arterial network of the human body, which extends over almost 100,000 kilometers, plays a vital role in our well-being and health. For healthcare professionals, a thorough understanding of the structure of the arteries, how they change with age, and the impact of disease and behavior on these vessels is essential.

What is blood pressure ?

Over time, the techniques used to analyze arterial pulse and its characteristics have evolved from simple tactile assessment to complex methodologies such as ultrasound and photoplethysmography (PPG). Scientific advancements continue to lead to significant progress in our knowledge of arterial pulse and its applications in diagnosing atherosclerotic disease and many other therapeutic areas.

The arteries are key to good cardiovascular health.

A study presented at the 2023 Annual Congress of the American Heart Association revealed that the arteries of an indigenous community in the Bolivian Amazon, considered "the healthiest in the world," are exceptionally elastic and age more slowly than those of other populations.

Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV): Beyond the Framingham Score

The Framingham score is a well-recognized tool for assessing a patient's cardiovascular risk, taking into account factors such as age, gender, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking. However, it does not directly consider the structural and functional health of the arteries. For this purpose, the measurement of pulse wave velocity (PWV) offers a crucial complementary perspective, and it is now proven that it allows for earlier and more accurate identification of patients at the highest risk of cardiovascular and neurovascular events.