On Thursday, 21st November, the Auditorium of Clínica Girona hosted a public talk, which was filled with an audience interested in delving deeper into the knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and the prevention of heart rhythm disorders.
The doctor Josep Brugada I am the doctor Maria Emilce Trucco, experts in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology, were tasked with leading the session, which was notable for its ability to make complex medical topics accessible to the public. The presentation was preceded by a welcome from Dr Eva Palau, the clinic's care director, who highlighted the need to promote health education as a preventive tool.
During the talk, key topics discussed included:
- The heart and its essential functionThe importance of this vital organ in pumping blood and oxygen throughout the body.
- Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAn exhibition on the electrical mechanisms that regulate the heart rate and how modern science contributes to detecting and treating abnormalities.
- Arrhythmias and TachycardiasThe identification and treatment of these alterations, highlighting ablation as an effective solution.
- Pacemakers and their consequencesA detailed explanation of its operation and impact.
With this initiative, the clinic consolidates its role as a benchmark in health outreach, offering a space for learning and reflection on how to care for the heart, the organ that literally sets the rhythm of our lives.
