At a time when cardiovascular disease is one of the world’s leading causes of death, the link between diet and cardiovascular health has never been more important. Indeed, the choices individuals make in terms of diet play a decisive role in the development of these conditions. What are the prospects for diet and cardiovascular disease? Our knowledge of the links between our diet and our heart is evolving rapidly, and this dynamic is prompting us to reconsider our diet in order to protect...

Cardiovascular disease represents a major public health challenge, and it is imperative that we take a proactive approach to preserving the health of our hearts. There are many such conditions, making cardiovascular health awareness and prevention an important issue in France. Cardiovascular disease figures Cardiovascular disease is still the world’s leading cause of death, representing a range of pathologies primarily affecting the heart, including myocardial infarction, heart failure and...

There are different types of heart failure. It can be chronic (the disease sets in gradually, with symptoms worsening more slowly), or acute (the onset is rapid, or even sudden). There are also different stages of the disease, ranging from mild to severe, each characterized by specific symptoms and a distinct impact on quality of life. What are the different stages and classes of heart failure ? At the most advanced stage, the disease is irreversible. The different stages identify the progressio...

MedTech, at the crossroads of technology and healthcare, is shaping the development of medical devices with a relentless quest for innovation. In this dynamic landscape, several elements are redefining the design of these devices, with major implications for manufacturers. A boundless quest for innovation ? The medical sector is in a state of flux, propelled by technological advances and the urgency created by the global health crisis. MedTech companies are engaged in a frantic race for innovati...

Xenotransplantation is the process of transplanting living cells, organs or tissues from animals into humans....

In fact, there is as yet no destination therapy enabling patients to live with a heart prosthesis over the long term....

The hemodynamics of the prosthesis are therefore analyzed by numerical simulation. This is an important part of our study on the biocompatibility and hemocompatibility of the prosthesis....

The number of patients on waiting lists and the shortage of organs are the main threats to organ transplantation: only 3% of patients receive a donor heart....

The extent of the shortage means that new, innovative therapeutic options need to be sought, and one of the alternatives being studied is xenotransplantation....