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Heart and circulation conditions affect how we breathe and how nutrients like oxygen are delivered to different parts of our body by our blood. Heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, angina, congestive heart failure and vascular conditions can cause dangerous slowdowns or interruptions in this delivery system. In turn, these conditions can result in low energy levels and restricted physical activity.
Many impressive advancements have been made in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the past 30 years. New treatments have made cardiac and vascular surgery much safer for patients, leading to higher survival rates and marked improvement in symptoms.
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- Cardiac Care & Heart Health
- Cardiac Diagnostics
- Cardiac Evaluation and Rapid Treatment
- Cardiology
- Heart Transplant
- Heart-Lung Transplant
- Interventional Cardiology
| | Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada |
| Click on “Heart Disease”, “Stroke”, and “Healthy Living” for patient education information. | |
| | Cardiac Rehabilitation - Toronto Rehab |
| This program aims at providing patients with the information, motivation and support they need to adopt and maintain heart-healthy habits. | |
| | CardiacCare Network of Ontario |
| CCN's goals are improving quality, efficiency, access and equity in the delivery of cardiac services in Ontario. It monitors waiting lists for cardiac procedures at Ontario hospitals. | |
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| Provides access to multimedia learning resources on the subject of congenital heart defects in the adolescent and adult. | |
| | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
| As part of the US Federal Government's National Institutes of Health, it provides health information for patients/public, health professional, and educators. Also see their Disease and Conditions Index for a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information. | |
| | American Heart Association |
| Provides a wide range of cardiovascular health and stroke topics. | |
| | Heart Failure Online |
| Website dedicated to patients with heart failure. | |
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| An extensive source of information on angioplasty and interventional cardiology for both patients and professionals. It presents the latest news on technologies and treatments and has a forum for discussion of controversial issues in medical innovation. | |
| | Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance |
| The Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA) is a registered charitable organization made up of patients with a congenital heart defect, their friends, families, and the medical community. | |
| | British Heart Foundation |
| Click on “Hearthealth” icon to find valuable information about heart disease and related issues. | |
| | Glossary of Heart Terms |
| This glossary, adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, can help to understand heart disease and its symptoms. | |
| | Heart Information Network |
| Provides a wide range of information to heart patients and others interested in learning about lowering risk factors for heart disease. | |
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| Information written for patients and their families provides an overview, and a good deal of detail, on heart disease. |
