Dossier Cardiovascular diseases | Page 6 of 9 | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

The importance of properly controlling your blood pressure

26 October 2020

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A study reports that the onset of hypertension before the age of 45 doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.

Electronic cigarettes drastically reduce exposure to toxic substances from tobacco

18 September 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study by the Institut Pasteur shows that the vapour from e-cigarettes contains 99% fewer toxic compounds than cigarette smoke.

The cardiovascular benefits of soy

28 May 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle

28 May 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.

Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart

19 May 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results obtained for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine do not support its use in the current context. This treatment increases the corrected QT interval on the electrocardiogram, a recognized marker of an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias.

COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease

30 March 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In addition to being an important risk factor for COVID-19, studies indicate that cardiovascular disease may also be a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and that these cardiac conditions contribute to the mortality caused by severe forms of the disease.

A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease

29 March 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Researchers have identified a new metabolite derived from the gut microbiota, phenylacetylglutamine, which is associated with cardiovascular disease through a mechanism of hyperactivation of blood platelets.

Optimism reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

10 February 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to prospective studies, optimism is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events and premature death.

Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits

5 February 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.