Dossier Infarcts | 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.

Cardiovascular benefits associated with body weight loss

5 December 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results of clinical studies on new anti-obesity drugs confirm that significant body weight loss is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

After a heart attack, the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of recurrence

22 March 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large Spanish study confirms that in people affected by coronary heart disease, the Mediterranean diet considerably reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.

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.

Walking associated with reduced risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease and cancer

7 October 2022

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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The amount (number of steps/day) and the intensity (number of steps/min) of walking are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, premature mortality, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a prospective study among a large cohort from the United Kingdom.

Influenza vaccination reduces the risk of premature death in coronary patients

4 November 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent clinical study shows that influenza vaccination of patients with myocardial infarction significantly reduces mortality.

Association between chronic stress and heart attacks

7 April 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

High concentrations of cortisol in the hair, a biomarker of chronic stress, have been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction in middle-aged people.

Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world?

9 March 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The high life expectancy of the Japanese is largely due to a diet conducive to maintaining overall good health.

Effects of cold on cardiovascular health

16 February 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Cold temperatures have marked effects on the cardiovascular system and are associated with an increase in cardiac symptoms, such as angina and arrhythmias, as well as an increased incidence of myocardial infarction.