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Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm based on electrical activity of the heart. This presentation discusses the different forms of arrhythmia, diagnostic tests and treatment. With proper management by specialists, the majority of patients with arrhythmia can lead a normal life.

Zhuo Chen, PhD, MD 
Dr. Zhuo Chen is currently working a Princess Margaret Hospital doing medical biological research. He is now the manager of Pharmacogenetics Research Laboratory.

Mandarin

Gordon Moe, MD, FRCPC, FACC, Cardiologist
Dr. Moe holds positions as Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and as Cardiologist and Director of the Heart Failure Program at St. Michael’s Hospital. In addition he serves as current President of the Chinese Canadian Council of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Cantonese          

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This presentation will focus on the various aspects of early recognition of stroke symptoms, the timely need for emergency care and the usual medical care of acute stroke patients who are hospitalized. Primary and secondary stroke prevention strategies are also discussed.

Cheng-Tao Wang, MD, CCFP
Dr. Cheng-Tao Wang works at the Family Practice Unit of St. Michael’s Hospital. In addition to his family medicine practice, Dr. Wang is currently the associate medical director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at the Trillium Hospital and staff physician at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at St. Michael’s Hospital.

Mandarin

Joseph Y. Chu, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FAHA, Neurologist
Dr. Joseph Y. Chu is a consultant Neurologist at William Osler Health Center in Toronto and is an associate staff Neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital-UHN, a teaching hospital of University of Toronto. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology).

Cantonese          

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Excess sodium raises people’s blood pressure which is the major cause of stroke and heart disease. In this presentation you will learn about sodium content of typical Chinese foods and learn practical tips to reduce overall sodium intake in Chinese food.

Sosan Hua RD, CDE
Sosan Hua is a registered dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator.

Cantonese          Mandarin