Stroke
According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, remarkable progress has been made tackling cardiovascular disease in Canada over the past 60 years, with death rates declining by more than 75 percent. Research advances have played a key role in fighting acute ischaemic stroke. Our resources provide evidence-based information about stroke symptoms, treatment and recovery.
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Preventing heart attacks: Is aspirin a safe choice?
Aspirin is one of the world’s most widely used drugs. Although for some time it was believed that aspirin helped prevent heart attacks, emerging research suggests that in adults without a history of heart disease, aspirin may do more harm than good. -
Abnormal heart rhythms: How do different medications stack up?
For people with atrial fibrillation, newer blood thinners may be safer and more effective than older, more commonly prescribed medications. -
Mirror therapy for stroke rehabilitation: Tricking the brain into believing what it sees
Mirror therapy shows promise in helping stroke survivors recover limb movement and resume activities of daily living. -
Walking: An age-old strategy to boost your health
As you get older, getting from one place to another can be a challenge. To put you on the road to better health, invest in a sturdy pair of shoes and use the power of your own two feet to get you to where you need to be. -
Recovering from a brain injury? Video games can help!
They say time flies when you’re having fun. So the key to encouraging people to do their rehabilitation exercises is to make sure they’re enjoyable. Are technology-based games the solution? -
Regaining language skills after a stroke: Will speech therapy help?
Recovering from a stroke often includes recovering language and communications skills. Speech language therapy can help. -
Nurse-led clinics offer support for people with heart disease
Nurse-led clinics can help patients with cardiovascular diseases manage their medications and make and maintain lifestyles changes, benefiting long-term health and survival compared to usual care. -
News 'flash' for women: the latest findings on hormone therapy for menopause & heart disease
For years hormone therapy was the “go to” for relieving symptoms of menopause; it was also believed to protect against age-related diseases. Recent evidence sheds a clearer light on how hormone therapy impacts heart health. -
Stroke centre or local hospital? In an emergency just call 911!
Specialized, designated stroke centres help reduce death and disability due to stroke. However, in an emergency, is it worth bypassing closer local hospitals to take stroke victims to a designated centre?
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