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Heart Health Awareness Day in Carcassonne: Preventing 8 Out of 10 Heart Deaths in Women

by Dr. Jennifer Chen

A review of the​ Women’s Heart ‌Day organized⁤ on Saturday,⁤ January 24th⁣ at the MSP Carcassonne Est.

Organized by the Pluridisciplinary Health House (MSP) Carcassonne Est, in partnership wiht the⁢ association Agir pour le Cœur des ‍Femmes (Act for Women’s Hearts) and several local actors, a free day⁤ on January 24th allowed 70 women to assess their⁢ cardiovascular health. ⁣This initiative is part of a ⁣national mobilization aimed at better preventing cardiovascular diseases,⁤ the leading cause​ of death among women in France.

Throughout the day, participants ⁢benefited from‌ thorough care. Questionnaires on health and lifestyle, ⁢various medical examinations, and discussion ⁢time where offered thanks to ‌the mobilization​ of numerous professionals:‍ cardiologist, gynecologist, ⁢general⁤ practitioner,​ midwife, advanced practice nurse (IPA), pharmacist, and dietitian.

For Sonia,⁢ 36, from Ribaute, the experience was ⁣notably positive. She praised an ⁤action‍ that was “very well organized,” led by‌ volunteers who were “pleasant and available.” The comprehensive ​examinations and explanations provided helped her better understand cardiovascular risk factors ⁣and ​associated recommendations. “They explain things well, which is reassuring,” she confides.

A⁤ remarkable action

Magali, 55, a resident of​ Carcassonne,⁢ came with a specific‌ concern. She hasn’t had‌ a doctor for two years.

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