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10 years ago, Dr. Michael Hill’s research transformed stroke treatment. This historic breakthrough has given Natalie, John, Mark, Donald, Melissa, Amanda, and so many others another chance at life. bit.ly/3Kg1Dtv
#BeatStroke
For Natalie, a heart transplant was lifesaving.
Dr. Lori West’s groundbreaking research helped transform infant heart transplantation and improve outcomes.
Learn more about the research breakthrough: bit.ly/4yXsnTD.
Dr. Rohan D'Souza (@SingingOB) leads CaNCaM-Preg, which is focused on preventing, monitoring and reducing devastating cardiovascular events during pregnancy.
Funded with $5M, this initiative will contribute to improving maternal healthcare in Canada: bit.ly/3TOtqGw.
#HeartandStrokeScience
Adria realized that lifestyle choices at younger ages affect your health later in life. Adria can’t help thinking about the what-ifs, but uses that as motivation to live a healthier life.
See Adria's message to all women and read more: bit.ly/4jAmcjR.
Within hours of Nora’s birth, she had a heart attack.
For the next five months, Nora fought to survive. Hope arrived when a donor heart became available.
Thanks to Dr. Lori West’s revolutionary breakthrough, Nora received an ABO-incompatible heart and continues to thrive today.
Read Nora's story: bit.ly/4A9e8f1.
Diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol can increase risk for heart conditions and stroke.
Women with diabetes have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke than men, and experience worse outcomes.
Learn more: bit.ly/4skLVPl.
#BeatHeartDisease #BeatStroke
As sisters, Sharon and Carolyn have always shared and relied on one another. After Sharon’s unexpected heart condition, she shared our Risk Screen tool with Carolyn. This opened a bigger conversation about knowing your risks and speaking up.
Watch them share their story: bit.ly/4cCaIIg.
A woman's risk of heart disease and stroke evolves across their life stages. Understanding how these changes affect your risks helps you stay informed and proactive.
Use our Risk Screen tool to learn about your unique risk factors: bit.ly/4cCaIIg.
Could a baby receive a donor heart with a different blood type?
Dr. Lori West’s research showed it was possible, helping expand the donor pool for infants. Today, this practice is used at pediatric transplant centres worldwide.
Learn more: bit.ly/4yXsnTD.
Thank you to everyone who visited the Heart & Stroke booth and joined our fireside chat at the National Menopause Show.
We were proud to be part of meaningful conversations about menopause, healthy aging and women's heart and brain health.
If you’re interested in continuing to learn more about your unique risk factors, use our Risk Screen tool here: bit.ly/4cCaIIg.
Heart risks build throughout a woman’s life. Start beating them now with the Risk Screen tool.
Use the tool. Beat your risks: bit.ly/4cCaIIg.
At just 19 days old, Logan was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect. His chances of survival were slim. His only hope was a new heart.
And thanks to Dr. Lori West’s work in pediatric heart transplants, the surgery took place. And it was a success.
Read Logan's story: bit.ly/4jwieJ0.
#BeatHeartDisease
“Then the heart started, and then it was fine.” Nobody had ever dared to transplant an infant heart into a child with a different blood type. In 1996, Dr. Lori West was confident her research proved otherwise.
Today, Dr. West's breakthrough still impacts lives.
Read more: bit.ly/4yXsnTD.
#BeatHeartDisease
A new Heart & Stroke survey of 1000+ health professionals identifies the drivers in the declining death rate from heart disease and stroke as well as highest priorities for further improving heart and brain health.
Read our release: bit.ly/4sg2CLW.
#BeatHeartDisease #BeatStroke
Menopause comes with unique health risks.
Use our Risk Screen tool to check for your unique risks: bit.ly/4cCaIIg.
#WorldMenopauseDay #HeartandStrokeRiskScreen
Menopause is frequently seen in a negative light, but keep in mind that this stage of life offers a powerful opportunity to invest in your long-term health—especially your heart.
To understand menopause, it’s first important to understand the role estrogen plays in our lives.
Watch to learn about menopause.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4s9E2fK.
“We really have a lack of understanding about what goes on in menopause.” Dr. @glenpyle's research discoveries will reduce heart disease in older women.
Read how his research will improve outcomes for older women: bit.ly/4zco4nX.
There are several modifiable risk factors that increase the odds of heart conditions and stroke for both women and men.
Watch to learn the top modifiable risk factors and click the link to learn more: bit.ly/47HHnJH
#BeatHeartDisease #BeatStroke
A woman's risk for heart disease and stroke changes across life stages — from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Knowing how your risks evolve helps you take action sooner.
Use our Risk Screen tool to learn about your unique risks: bit.ly/4cCaIIg.
When Camryn took a first aid course, she never imagined she'd one day need to use CPR on her mom.
Then a crash in the middle of the night woke her up. What happened next helped save her mother's life.
Watch and pause to read Kim and Camryn's story.
Learn more: bit.ly/4hyVrdU.
#WorldRestartAHeart
Think heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same? They're not.
❤️ Heart attack = "plumbing" problem.
⚡️ Cardiac arrest = "electrical" problem where the heart suddenly/unexpectedly stops beating. Knowing the difference could help save a life.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UQgaRQ.
#WorldRestartAHeart








