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Heart Disease
What is heart disease?
Anatomy of the Heart
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Prevention of Risk Factors
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
High blood pressure
Being overweight
Excessive alcohol consumption
Physical inactivity
Smoking
Reduce your stress
Women's unique risk factors
Risk factors you can't control
The DASH diet to lower blood pressure
Emergency Care
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Cardiac arrest
CPR courses
CPR training
HSFC Position Statement on Public Access to AEDs
CPR Anytime™ Family & Friends™ kit
Heart Disease Conditions
Angina
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital heart disease
What is congestive heart failure?
What is coronary artery disease?
Heart attack
What is heart block?
Infective endocarditis
What is Kawasaki disease?
What is Long Q-T Syndrome?
What is Marfan syndrome?
What is pericarditis?
What is rheumatic heart disease?
Valve disorders
Tests - Heart Disease
Angiography - Heart Disease
Blood tests - Heart Disease
Cardiac catheterization
Chest X-ray
Doppler ultrasound
Echocardiogram - Heart Disease
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) - Heart Disease
Electrophysiology studies
Exercise electrocardiogram (Stress test)
Holter monitoring
Physical exam - Heart Disease
Thallium or cardiolite scan
Tilt table exam
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) - Heart Disease
Treatment - Heart Disease
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Fibrates (Fibric Acid Derivatives)
Niacin
Resins (Bile acid sequestrants)
Statins
Digoxin
Diuretics
Spironolactone
Anticoagulants
Antiplatelets
Warfarin
ARBs (Angiotensin II receptor blockers)
Vasodilators
Antiarrhythmics
ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors
Surgeries and other procedures
Ablation
Cardioversion Therapy
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Heart transplant surgery
Heart valve surgery: repair and replacement
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
Implantable pacemaker
Mechanical assist device
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI or angioplasty with stent)
Ventricular resection or remodeling
Living with Heart Disease
What is cardiac rehabilitation?
Resuming activities
Other Resources for Heart Disease
Emergency wallet card for heart attacks and strokes
Get your blood pressure under control
Heart & Soul: A guide to congenital heart disease
Just breathe: Becoming and remaining smoke free
Lifestyle changes to manage your high blood pressure
Living with Cholesterol
Managing Congestive Heart Failure
New 2008 guidelines for the management of high blood pressure
Recovery Road
Taking Control - Lower your risk of heart disease and stroke
Stress Test: How fit are you when it comes to managing stress?
HeartSmart™ Women: A guide to living with and preventing heart disease and stroke
Emergency signs, signals, actions – for life
Stroke
What is Stroke?
Ischemic stroke & TIA (mini-stroke)
Hemorrhagic stroke
Anatomy of the brain
Effects of a stroke
Warning Signs
Stroke prevention and risk factors
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Atrial Fibrillation
Being Overweight
Excessive alcohol consumption
Physical inactivity
Smoking
Reduce your stress
Risk factors you can't control
Womens unique risk factors
The DASH diet to lower blood pressure
Tests - Stroke
Angiography/arteriography
Blood and urine tests
Carotid ultrasound
CT or CAT scan
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Electroencephalogram
MRI and MRA
Neurological exam
Physical examination
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Treatment
Medications: t-PA and other drugs
Surgery and other procedures
Living with Stroke
Aphasia
Depression
Dressing and Clothes
Hand and foot care
Home modifications
Intimate relationships
Memory and problem solving
Recreational and leisure activities
Speech therapy
Stroke Rehabilitation
Other Resources for Stroke
Jack's Story
Let's Talk about Stroke
Mini strokes: What you need to know!
Living with StrokeTM program
Stress Test: How fit are you when it comes to managing stress?
Healthy Living
Healthy Eating
Basic Principles of Healthy Eating
Heart-healthy cooking
Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide
Eating out
Dietary fats, oils and cholesterol
Fibre, whole grains and carbohydrates
Salt
Snacking
Stocking your kitchen
Vegetables and fruit
Vegetarian diets
The DASH Diet to lower blood pressure
Physical Activity
Basic principles of physical activity
Adult needs for physical activity
Physical activity needs of children and youth
HeartWalk Workout
Physical activity needs in seniors
Tips to get physically active
Types and amounts of physical activities
Healthy Weight
Basic principles of Healthy Weight
Assess your weight
Strategies for a healthy weight
Heart and Stroke Position Statements
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Low Carb Diets
Obesity
Public access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Schools and Nutrition
Schools and Physical Activity
The Built Environment
Tobacco
Trans fatty acids
He@lthline
Current Healthline Issue
Healthline archived issues
Family Health
Eating together
Healthy weight in children and youth
Your kids and tobacco
Physical activity needs for family health
Other Healthy Living Resources
Get Active for Life
Healthy Habits, Healthy Weights
Webcast - 30 tips to eating smarter everywhere
Healthy Eating Brochures
Blood Pressure Action Plan
Your health, your weight: simple steps to making healthy choices
Heart-healthy eating guide for your family
Eat well. Live longer. Simple steps to making healthy choices
Healthy Living Features
Gardening Columns
Recipes
Breakfast
Walnut Granola
Rise & shine breakfast sandwich
Make ahead steel-cut oatmeal with dates
Wild rice pancakes
Polenta with cranberry apple compote
Couscous breakfast cereal
Appetizers & Snacks
Mmmuesli cookies
Grilled corn on the cob with basil, chili and lime
Guacamole with rice crackers
Make-ahead whole-wheat blueberry pancakes
Sweet potato fries
Tropical California walnut smoothie
Hoisin-Glazed Chicken Satays
Chunky maple-walnut spread
Walnut Granola
Prosciutto wrapped stuffed dates
Spiced hot chocolate
Crab and spinach stuffed mushroom caps
Baked whole-wheat samosas
Whole-wheat naan bread
Paneer
Protein bars
Soups and Salads
Hearty Tomato Vegetable Soup
Tuna and White Bean Salad
Minestrone soup
Autumn supper salad
Italian-style hamburger soup
Fresh herb shaker
Leaf lettuce salad with goat cheese stuffed peaches
Mixed bean and spinach salad with fresh herb dressing
Market-fresh gazpacho
Rainbow summer salad
Salade Niçoise with lemon and garlic dressing
Tomato tower with fig balsamic dressing
Tuscan three-bean salad
Chinese Noodle and Mushroom Soup
Chinese hot and sour soup
Mexican supper salad
Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock made from scratch
Mango and endive with candied almonds
Ginger and spice dahl soup
Toasted quinoa salad
Wheatberry orange salad
Split pea and spinach soup
Thai tofu salad
Fibreful pasta sauce
Spinach and tuna salad
Steak and tomato soup
Spinach salad with blueberries and feta cheese
Fresh spring vegetable soup
Middle-Eastern whole-grain salad
Broccoli and shredded carrot salad
Black bean couscous salad
Main Courses
Fish and Seafood
Meat
Poultry
Vegetarian
Vegetable dishes
Desserts
Peach Crepes with Easy Grand Marnier Sauce
Strawberry and pomegranate pannacotta
Chai-spiced fruit skewers
Breakfast cookie
Crunchy fruit and nut salad
Tropical fruit salad with pomegranate-berry dressing
Caramelised onion and corn bread
Strawberry and lime syrup crepes
Very berry smoothie
Amaretti Pear Crisp
Apple Crisp Strudel
Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bites
Frozen Vanilla Yogurt
Pumpkin banana spiced custard
Lemon sponge pudding
Red wine poached pears
Orange poppy seed cake
Tropical vanilla shaved ice
Cardamom angel food cake with grilled pineapple
Sweet potato pie
Indian spiced plum fool
Summer parfait
Chocolate cake with raspberries
Kid Friendly Meals
Kid-friendly snacks
Kid-friendly breakfasts
Kid-friendly lunches
Kid-friendly dinners
Nutrition Columns by Alyssa Rolnick, RD
Eating well with Canadas new food guide
Shake your salt habit
Alyssa Rolnick Bio
Judge a food by its label
Quick dinner ideas
Turn over a new leaf
Eat smart
Healthy eating under stress
Eating better in the New Year
Is your child eating too much salt?
Romance and chocolate
Beans and nuts!
The skinny on fats
The great cereal challenge
Are you a stress snacker?
Food fights
Lose weight without dieting
Make your child's birthday party a healthy one
Barbecue cues
Put a stop to pop
Don’t fall into holiday fat traps
Fuel your activity
The skinny on fats
Have your cake and eat it, too
Hey kids! Test your food IQ!
Special menu by David Rocco, Celebrity Chef
Stocking my kitchen, David Rocco
Salmon in lemon and caper sauce
Risi e bisi (Italian rice and peas)
Fusilli with meatballs
Pasta shells with fresh ricotta cheese
Spaghetti with cold Caprese sauce
Panzanella salad
Recipes from around the world
Other Resources for Recipes
Shopping tips for healthy food
Heart&Stroke Shopping List
Healthy Eating Brochures
Eat well. Get active. Live longer. (live webcast)
Heart&Stroke Cookbooks
Health Check
Shopping tips for healthy food
Health Check’s in-store promotion
Kids/Teens Zone
For Kids
Fun and Fitness the Name of the Game
Recess games
Good Eats
Have Fun Moving get up and go
Pumped Magazine for Kids
For Parents
For Parents - Healthy Weights in children
For Parents - Principles of healthy eating
For Parents - Your kids and tobacco
For Teachers
Heart Healthy Lesson Plans
Jumping Into the Curriculum
PlaySkills - HeartSmart™ Family Activities
PowerSkills - HeartSmart™ Family Activities
Skills Posters
Other Resources - Kids/Teen Zone
Heart & Soul: A guide to congenital heart disease
Schools and Nutrition
Schools and Physical Activity
Jack's Story
Funded Research
Meet our researchers
Foundation research keeps my Dad alive
Advocate
Equal access to quality stroke care
Targeting obesity
Eliminating trans fat
Resuscitaton/CPR
Advocating for a smoke-free world
News
On the Pulse News
Statistics
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Press Releases
Heart and Stroke Position Statements
Public access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
Finding causes of abnormal heart beats
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Disease and Stroke
Trans Fatty Acids ('Trans Fat') and Heart Disease and Stroke
Gum disease & cardiovascular disease
Homocyst(e)ine and Cardiovascular Disease
Role of ASA in secondary prevention
Should heart patients shovel snow?
Should people with pacemakers use cell phones?
Should you drink alcohol to protect yourself
Should you take antioxidants
Report Cards on Health
2008 Report Card - Stroke
2008 Report Card - Air Pollution
2007 Report Card - Time to bridge the gender gap
2006 Report Card - Is 60 the new 70?
2005 Report Card - Has the subarban dream gone sour?
2004 Report Card - Fat is the new tobacco
2003 Report Card - Seven Deadly Myths Threatening Canadians' Heart Health
2002 Report Card - Tweens could be headed for trouble
2001 Report Card - Heart Attack Picture in Canada Receives Mixed Grade
2000 Report Card - Stress threatening Canadians health
1999 Report Card - Kids get poor marks on Foundation Health Survey
PSA/Advertising Downloads
Stroke Month June PSA Materials
Stroke Warning Signs video
Public Awareness (PSA) Materials
Heart Month February PSA Materials
Media contacts
Heart and Stroke Foundation Offices
Heart and Stroke Communications Representatives
Publications
Annual Reports
Tipping the Scales of Progress
Events
Volunteer
Volunteer for Heart Month 2008
Multilingual Resources
African - Canadian Resources
First Nations, Inuit & Métis Resources
Chinese Resources
The Heartbeat News
Heartbeat Newsletter Chinese
Farsi Resources
South Asian Resources
Stroke Warning Signs videos
The Story of Every Heart videos
Ashok's story - video
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