The National Observatory on Women's Health, 4th Edition
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The National Observatory on Women's Health, 4th Edition

30/09/2026

The latest edition of the ONSF’s *Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes* highlights a sad reality: every year in France, more women than men die from cardiovascular disease. The reasons for this disparity are well established: risk factors that exist yet are overlooked, gaps in care, and a lack of [...]

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More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated
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More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated

28/09/2026

In observance of World Heart Day on September 29, the Agir pour le Coeur des Femmes Foundation reports that more than 40% of prescribed estrogen-progestin contraceptives are inappropriate for women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. It is unacceptable today to die from a massive pulmonary [...]

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Cardiovascular Prevention: Lifestyle Changes
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Cardiovascular Prevention: Lifestyle Changes

21/09/2026

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NEWS

The National Observatory on Women's Health, 4th Edition

30/09/2026

The latest edition of the ONSF’s *Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes* highlights a sad reality: every year in France, more women than men die from cardiovascular disease. The reasons for this disparity are well established: risk factors that exist yet are overlooked, gaps in care, and a lack of [...]

Read more

NEWS

More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated

28/09/2026

In observance of World Heart Day on September 29, the Agir pour le Coeur des Femmes Foundation reports that more than 40% of prescribed estrogen-progestin contraceptives are inappropriate for women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. It is unacceptable today to die from a massive pulmonary [...]

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Cardiovascular Prevention: Lifestyle Changes

21/09/2026

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The 4 pillars of prevention

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Prendre soin de ma santé cardio-vasculaire

Prendre soin de ma santé cardio-vasculaire

IL EST URGENT D'AGIR - ET SI C’ÉTAIT VOUS ?

IL EST URGENT D'AGIR - ET SI C’ÉTAIT VOUS ?

La forte chaleur

La forte chaleur

Les effets du stress

Les effets du stress

Bien dormir

Bien dormir

Détecter les signes de l'infarctus du myocarde

Détecter les signes de l'infarctus du myocarde

La respiration Consciente

La respiration Consciente

Les bienfaits de la marche

Les bienfaits de la marche

Testimonials

TESTIMONIAL

“I’ve been an emergency room doctor for 28 years. I’m very active—I exercise 7 hours a week: running, strength training, and walking. I’ve never smoked.My mother is 80 years old, a heavy smoker, but she has no cardiovascular issues. My father died young in an accident. I have no cholesterol [...]

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Cathy, 58 years old

Emergency Physician, Bordeaux

Cathy, 58 years old
TESTIMONIAL

“My heart stopped beating for 62 minutes.”Benjamin, Alexandra’s husband, recounts. “It’s May 21, 2021. I’m playing video games in the kitchen of our house. Alexandra is sitting on the living room couch, watching a TV show. She makes a strange noise, like snoring. I go over to check on [...]

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Alexandra, 37

Compiègne, Administrative Assistant

Alexandra, 37
TESTIMONIAL

“Four more days, Ms. Guyon, and we wouldn’t be talking today.” Those were my cardiologist’s words. Just writing them here sends a chill down my spine. On June 2, 2024, I was taking a walk with my family in the fields near our house. After 15 minutes of leisurely walking, my heart started [...]

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Myriam, 50

Founder of Voyages Confidentiels, Paris area

Myriam, 50

They support us

Mercedes Erra

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Victoire Finaz

When a woman's heart beats, life resonates and love radiates. Thank you to the Fondation Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes for fighting for these women! Victoire Finaz, chocologist

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Sandrine Arcizet

This is my story and I wanted to share it with you. When health is good and everything's going well, we don't think for a moment about checking our heart. We even forget about it - it's there, doing its job without making a sound! That's exactly what happened to me, I didn't [...]

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Cofounders and Board of Directors

A team committed to women's cardiovascular health

Claire
MOUNIER-VEHIER

Claire
MOUNIER-VEHIER

Co-founder

Thierry Drilhon

Thierry Drilhon

Cofounder

Board of Directors
Stéphanie
GUILLAUME

Stéphanie
GUILLAUME

Laurence
MAHEO

Laurence
MAHEO

Alain Sivan

Alain Sivan

Geneviève Plu-Bureau

Geneviève Plu-Bureau

Anne
GUILLAUMAT de BLIGNIÈRES

Anne
GUILLAUMAT de BLIGNIÈRES

Charles 
ROBINET-DUFFO

Charles
ROBINET-DUFFO

Olivier
HOFFMAN

Olivier
HOFFMAN

François
BRAUN

François
BRAUN

Jean-Luc
SOUFLET

Jean-Luc
SOUFLET

Arnaud de Senilhes

Arnaud de Senilhes

Catherine Orphelin

Catherine Orphelin

Laurent 
KEISER

Laurent
KEISER

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