Website for Heart and Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation invests in research, health promotion and advocacy programs focused on preventing heart disease and strokes. The Foundation aims to build healthier hearts and minds across Canada by bringing life-saving knowledge to the communities it serves, through its local area offices and the healthcare providers it supports with education and resources.
Subject Headings Stroke, Heart Disease
Published by Heart and Stroke Foundation (2016) CAN
Last modified on 09/24/2020
By Hypertension Canada, 2017
Website for Hypertension Canada: What Do I Need to Know?
This website provides extensive information on hypertension, its causes, treatment and prevention. Patients and their caregivers will find here also a list of recommended devices used to measure blood pressure at home.
Subject Headings Salt, Heart Disease, Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
Published by Hypertension Canada (2017) CAN
Website for Ted Rogers Heart Failure Patient Education Site
"If you have heart failure or know someone affected, this site is a resource for you. It contains information that is intended to improve your understanding of the disease. It is hoped that this knowledge will empower you to live better with heart failure."
Subject Headings Heart Disease
Published by University Health Network (2020) CAN
Last modified on 12/08/2020
By American College of Cardiology
Website for CardioSmart
This patient education website provides information on prevention, treatments and management of several heart diseases. Users have also access to tests, apps and other self-management tools.
Subject Headings Heart Disease, Heart Diseases - Coping
Published by USA
Last modified on 04/20/2018
Pdf document for What Are the Warning Signs of Heart Attack?
Learn what the common signs of heart attack are and how one should react to get help quickly.
Published by American Heart Association (2015) USA
Website for UHN - Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program
Important information about cardiac disease and a link to download A Guide to Help You Live and Thrive with Cardiovascular Disease, produced by UHN to help you "learn more about heart disease and the changes you can make to get active, eat healthy, feel well, and take control of your health."
Published by University Health Network (2018) CAN
Website for American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. It helps help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and explains various heart-related medical conditions including, their causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment. There is also information for caregivers on staying healthy and avoiding burnout.
Published by American Heart Association (2016) USA
Last modified on 10/21/2020