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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, claiming more than one in three lives each year. Shockingly, more than half of these deaths happen in women. In fact, every day in France, 400 people die from cardiovascular disease, and many of them are women.

What’s even more concerning is that women are experiencing heart issues at younger ages.

A recent study found that between 2009 and 2013, hospitalizations for heart attacks increased by 4.8% among women aged 45 to 54. This rise is linked to lifestyle changes over the past few decades, with women adopting habits like smoking, poor diets, and …

Cardiovascular disease is often seen as a concern for men, but the reality is that it affects women just as much, if not more. In fact, the World Health Organization has warned that cardiovascular disease will continue to be a global threat over the next 20 years.

While it’s true that death rates from cardiovascular disease have been declining, this decline is not equal across all age groups or genders. In particular, the rates for women under 55 are rising, which is cause for concern.

Every day, more than 200 women in France die from cardiovascular disease, and worldwide, this number reaches 25,000.

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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide. Although it may sound complicated, it’s important to understand how this condition works and why it’s so crucial to diagnose and treat it early.

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is caused by an issue in the heart’s electrical system, particularly in the atria, which are the upper chambers of the heart. When the heart’s electrical impulses become disorganized, it leads to an irregular heartbeat, known as arrhythmia. This can cause the heart to beat too fast, …