Dossier Atherosclerosis | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

How is anger linked to heart attacks and strokes?

21 August 2024

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Anger may affect the health of blood vessels by interfering with endothelium-dependent vasodilation, according to a randomized controlled study.

Exposure to heat has significant effects on the heart

17 July 2024

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Dr Daniel Gagnon, Ph. D.

According to a recent study, an increase in body temperature caused by passive exposure to heat causes a significant increase in myocardial blood flow, which is not without risks for people with coronary artery disease.

Akkermansia muciniphila: An essential bacterium for maintaining good health

27 March 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium that colonizes the mucus layer of the intestinal wall, contributes to the maintenance of this protective layer and generates metabolites that have several beneficial effects on metabolism and immunity.

Is exercising late in the morning associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?

14 December 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

For the same amount, physical exercise performed in the late morning rather than at another time of day was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study carried out among 86,657 participants from the UK-Biobank cohort.

Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L-carnitine metabolites

13 September 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A new American study shows an unfavourable association between red meat consumption and the incidence of cardiovascular disease, an association attributable in part to TMAO and other L-carnitine metabolites.

The cardiovascular benefits of avocado

26 April 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that regular consumption of avocado is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

The influence of oral health on the risk of cardiovascular disease

27 March 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Many studies have reported that the incidence of periodontitis is strongly correlated with the presence of several other diseases whose development is influenced by chronic inflammation, including cardiovascular disease.

Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases

18 November 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several recent studies confirm that being overweight during childhood is associated with disastrous health consequences, starting in early adulthood.

Lignans: Compounds of plant origin that promote good cardiovascular health

14 October 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large recent study indicates that the consumption of lignans is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease

24 June 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The risk of cardiovascular events can be significantly reduced by replacing as much as possible the intake of foods rich in simple sugars and refined flour with plant-based foods containing complex carbohydrates.