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Information and resources on cardiovascular conditions for health care professionals

… heart failure are some of the leading causes of mortality and hospitalization in … into Perspective (American College of Sports Medicine, USA) An online publication that … and Application (American College of Sports Medicine, USA) A webpage that details the …

Persons with cardiovascular conditions

… to see your doctor first before starting a new exercise program. Do activities you enjoy … to see your doctor first before starting a new exercise program. Do activities you enjoy …

Aspirin Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke

… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … high risk of a heart attack or stroke to help lower their risk. But taking aspirin isn't … pressure and cholesterol numbers. If you have diabetes. If you're being treated for high …

Coronary Artery Disease Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina

… doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? 1 … you will take the medicines depends on the type of stent you have. If your stent is … to. Manage other health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high …

Information and resources on stroke for health care professionals

… walking Improved cognition and mood Improved health-related quality of life Physical … information and resources on cardiovascular conditions. It is recommended that people with … intensity planned is light (<45% of predicted heart rate reserve) and there are no symptoms …

Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis

… swelling, and tenderness at the catheter insertion site. Irritation of the blood vessel … site. A bruise where the catheter was inserted. This usually goes away in a few … swelling, and tenderness at the catheter insertion site. Irritation of the blood vessel …

Statins Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke

… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. … Your blood pressure. Whether you have diabetes. Your age, gender, and race. Whether …

Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines

… following guidelines are from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS). footnote 1 The … Anderson TJ, et al. (2016). 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the … of dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in the adult. Canadian …

When to Have a Cholesterol Test

… risk of heart attack and stroke. The Canadian Cardiovascular Society recommends a … Anderson TJ, et al. (2016). 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the … of dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in the adult. Canadian …

High Cholesterol