A conference on neurocardiology and the prevention of cardiovascular disease was held on Sunday afternoon, September 27, in the municipal council chamber of Guardia Sanframondi.
The event was organized by Associazione Gli Amici del Cuore ODV and focused on neurocardiology as an approach to preventing cardiovascular diseases. It also marked the 25th anniversary of the association's foundation.
The meeting was opened by Mayor Raffaele Di Lonardo. Speakers included Giovanni Pigna, Luigi Matarazzo and Michele Marzullo, according to the local report.
Heart and brain in dialogue
Discussion centered on the interaction between the heart and the brain, including the relationship between emotions, cardiovascular function and cognition.
As a clinical example, the report cited stress cardiomyopathy, commonly known as Takotsubo syndrome or "broken-heart syndrome."
Civic recognition for 25 years of prevention work
On behalf of the municipal administration, the mayor of Guardia Sanframondi presented the association with a civic merit and gratitude certificate for its work promoting health and prevention awareness.
