More than 160,000 patients walked through the doors of the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at UHN in 2017 – every one of them adults needing life-changing or life-saving cardiovascular medical care.
Each of these patients came with family or loved ones or friends. And each of these patients had one or more doctors, nurses and allied health team members support them through their medical journey – both in the hospital and at home.
During Heart Month 2018,
UHN News is going to get personal by speaking to some of the patients, their family members and caregivers who will be receiving cardiac or vascular care at UHN this month. These quick, daily snapshots will peer into their lives – the worries, hopes, regrets, and gratitude they may come to experience as they grapple with their heart condition.
Watch for these daily videos on UHN (@uhn) and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (@pmunkcardiacctr) social media platforms.
Take control
Nine out of 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
The good news is the vast majority of these risk factors can be controlled through things such as: diet, exercise, cholesterol, stress, smoking.
| Issue | Aim for | Avoid |
|---|
| Diet: | Healthy variety | Trans fat, saturated fat, sodium & refined sugars |
| Exercise: | 20 minutes/day | Sedentary lifestyle |
| Cholesterol: | Cholesterol level of less than 3.5 millimoles per litre | Too much low density or LDL cholesterol |
| Stress: | More sleep Physical activity Stress management | Added or undue stress. |
| Smoking: | Smoking cessation resources | Triggers and temptations to smoke |
As Heart Month 2018 begins, here's a look back at some of the most popular
UHN News stories from previous years:
2017:
So many reasons to live: Geoff's story
2016:
Myths & Tips about heart disease and heart health with Dr. Heather Ross, cardiologist, PMCC
