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Heart and Circulation Conditions

What are heart and circulation conditions?

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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  • 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.
  • Nevil Thomas Adult Congenital Heart Library
    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.
  • Angioplasty.Org
    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.
  • UpToDate Patient Information - Heart Disease
    Information written for patients and their families provides an overview, and a good deal of detail, on heart disease.
  • Ventricular Assist Device Program - Resource Manual
    VAD manual from Heart Function Clinic.

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