When a heart murmur is detected during auscultation, it is often associated with a problem with a heart valve. These disorders are known as valvular heart disease, diseases that affect one or more heart valves, preventing them from opening or closing properly. This can compromise the heart's proper function. What are heart valves?
The Comprehensive Cardiology Unit (UICAR) continues to consolidate its position as a benchmark in cardiovascular care with the launch of its new Cardiac Amyloidosis Unit, dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of this rare but potentially serious disease. Cardiac amyloidosis is a progressive condition caused by the deposit of abnormal proteins (fibrils...
Live cardiology excellence, every month at La Luz. The Comprehensive Cardiology Unit at La Luz University Hospital presents its highly anticipated 2025 Guest Clinical Sessions series. A series of scientific meetings where leading national and international specialists will share the latest advances and innovative approaches in cardiology. ? Auditorium, Hospital...
A series focused on the link between weight and cardiovascular health. The Comprehensive Cardiology Unit at La Luz University Hospital is launching a high-impact scientific training series: the 2025 Conference on Obesity and Cardiology. This program focuses on the clinical challenges posed by excess weight on cardiovascular health,...
Chronic kidney disease is a silent condition that affects a significant proportion of the world's population. Currently, it is estimated that between 10% and 15% of the population is affected by this disease, and it is expected to be the fifth leading cause of death globally by 2050. However, the diagnosis...
In the world of arrhythmias, the 21st century has brought advances not only in materials and types of treatments, but also in the possibility of remote monitoring and follow-up of the functioning of devices implanted by specialists – pacemakers, resynchronizers, transvenous and subcutaneous defibrillators, and subcutaneous Holters. Monitoring...
With deep regret, we at the Comprehensive Cardiology Unit (UICAR) regret to announce the death of our dear colleague, Dr. Luis Calvo, cardiologist at the La Luz University Hospital, who left us on February 17. The news has caused great shock in the world of cardiology and in our medical community. The...
Recent studies have shown that its elevated presence in blood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Lipoprotein (a), a compound formed by the union of apolipoprotein B and apolipoprotein A, is gaining prominence in the field of cardiology...
The SielBleu Foundation, dedicated to improving people's quality of life by promoting the benefits of physical activity through personalized, fun and interactive exercise programs, will carry out a free cardiac rehabilitation program at the La Luz University Hospital. It will be aimed at 22 selected patients and will consist of eight sessions that will be...
Chronic kidney disease carries an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality compared with the general population. Patients with progressive renal function deterioration have associated traditional cardiovascular risk factors, which explain to some extent the increase in morbidity and mortality. However, other non-traditional risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease, are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
