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Anyone can experience a stroke, but they affect men and women differently. Women are often in caregiver positions, meaning they sometimes don’t take the time to prioritize their recovery and mental health after a stroke, leading to worse outcom
In Canada, Indigenous populations are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, and often have less access to health care as well as information about their risks and how to manage them. The systemic racism that has historically impacted Ind
Your heart and brain are deeply interconnected. So, if you experience a heart condition or stroke, both your heart and brain can potentially be affected. Despite this, the Canadian medical system remains siloed, resulting in missed diagnoses an
When it comes to heart health, there are lots of questions, and sometimes the answers can be confusing. In this special episode, host Caroline Lavallée interviews Dr Ratika Parkash, a cardiac electrophysiologist, and asks her common listener qu
When a parent is struck by a serious medical event, it affects the entire family, including children. It can be difficult to know what to do in these situations, and how to best support children going through this difficult and stressful situat
It’s dramatic, scary and unexpected. But when someone’s heart suddenly stops, you can help save them. The combination of hands-only CPR and AED (an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a heart) can double a person’s chance of surviving
A silent killer is on the rise in Canada. With no signs or symptoms, high blood pressure (or hypertension) can easily go undiagnosed. And that’s dangerous because high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for
Heart disease and stroke affect women differently from men. One big factor just starting to be understood is the stages of a woman’s life. Listen as we trace the impact of pregnancy and menopause on heart disease and stroke risk, and why women
The Beat is back for another season with more stories of people touched by heart disease and stroke, and insights from the world-leading researchers and experts who are helping us fight these devastating conditions. In Season 2 we'll explore h
Dans cette émission, nous discuterons de la santé du cœur et du cerveau des femmes. L’animatrice Caroline Lavallée rencontre la Dre Christine Pacheco, cardiologue et pionnière en santé cardiaque de la femme au Québec, ainsi que Marie-Claude Fre
In the past few decades, breakthroughs in stroke treatment and rehabilitation have profoundly changed our health systems, resulting in better outcomes for patients. Featuring two stroke experts and a personal story, this episode explores what y
In the event of a heart attack, cardiac arrest or stroke, the first priority is to physically treat the problem. But with heart disease and stroke, it’s becoming increasingly more important to address the psychological reactions that patients
Over the past two years, hospitals and healthcare providers everywhere have been forced to make shifts in order to treat people critically ill with COVID-19. These shifts have saved lives, but they have also had dire consequences for people liv
Is vaping better than smoking? Should we be eating less meat? Just how bad is sitting all day for our heart and overall health? It can be difficult to keep track of the latest advice on taking care of our hearts and reducing our risk of cardio
When someone collapses in cardiac arrest, their best chance of survival often depends on whoever is nearby at the time, whether it be a family member, a colleague, or a stranger at the gym. In this episode, Caroline and her guests unpack the ro
Caregivers play an essential role in the recovery, rehabilitation and well-being of their loved ones. It's a role that is done behind the scenes and the work can often go unnoticed. In this episode, Caroline and her guests unpack the role of th
In Canada, the number one cause of premature death in women is heart disease and stroke. However, 53% of women who experience heart attack symptoms have them go unrecognized, and two-thirds of all heart disease and stroke clinical research is b
Each year, 100,000 Canadians are diagnosed with heart failure. In this episode of The Beat, we learn about living with heart failure, and how researchers are racing to save lives.. Heart failure is a diagnosis that means your heart is not funct
Welcome to Heart & Stroke’s new podcast, The Beat. Featuring expert guests, inspiring personal stories and new insights about heart and brain health. The Beat bridges cutting-edge science with the realities of living with heart disease and stro
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