While the health care system delivers high quality care, disparities remain between men and women, according to a new study by Sunnybrook researchers.
Heart health
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How collecting demographic data can improve health outcomes
As a cardiologist, Dr. Dennis Ko knows that people who are South Asian or East Asian have different risks of heart disease. As a healthcare...
Scientists advancing research to prevent sudden cardiac death
It is sudden. It strikes without warning. And it is often fatal. Sudden cardiac death, often caused by a condition called ventricular tachycardia...
Virtual event on arrhythmia provides opportunity for patient engagement and discussion
The November 21 event hosted by the International Arrhythmia School featured a session for medical professionals, followed by a tailored presentation...
Noticing changes in your health? Don’t delay seeking care
Dr. Harindra Wijeysundera, chief of Sunnybrook’s Schulich Heart Program, recently led a study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology showing...
‘I never, ever thought I was having a heart attack’: 46-year-old Ines’ story
SCAD predominantly affects women in their 30s, 40s and 50s and causes up to 35 per cent of heart attacks in women 50 years of age and younger.
An open letter to Ontario’s ‘missing’ patients: We’re worried about you.
When you think about how COVID-19 has impacted the health of people living in Ontario, it’s natural that your mind goes first to the more than...
The effects of the pandemic on heart patients
Timely care for many heart conditions can mean the difference between life and death, so don't delay.
An alternative to blood thinners
An implantable heart device to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation provides an alternative to the use of blood thinners.
Heart Health 101: what men and women should know
Know the signs and symptoms of heart attack - and how they can differ for men and women.