Heart Defect

• Halifax family raising awareness of infant congenital heart defects for Heart Month

  Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the new mom was alone when she learned there was indeed something not right with her baby's heart.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2021
  
• Four-year-old Winnipeg boy born with heart defect plays hockey

  A four-year-old Winnipeg boy born with a congenital heart defect, whose parents feared would never be able to be active, has defied the odds, lacing up his skates on weekends to play hockey.

  Canada

  Feb 29, 2020
  
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• Edmonton’s comic book community rallies for the Stollery

  David Tuff first launched the fundraiser when his youngest daughter was diagnosed with a rare heart defect.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2019
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• Tiny heart sensor giving Calgary doctors big advantage in ongoing patient care

  The CardioMEMS device is just 15 millimetres long and is implanted in the pulmonary artery.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2019
• B.C. teen grateful that CPR-trained teachers, AED saved his life

  Grade 8 student collapsed in school from cardiac arrest.

  Health

  Feb 7, 2019
• Saskatchewan Cardiology Blanket Program comforts children with heart conditions

  A unique project is providing special handmade blankets to children diagnosed with a heart condition.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2018
• Calgary researchers helping to find a better way to treat a deadly heart defect

  Millions of Canadians suffering from a dangerous heart condition could soon have a better treatment option.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2017
• Canmore couple could be homeless by August; baby with heart defect on the way

  Elation turned to heartbreak when a Canmore couple learned their unborn daughter has a heart defect, and a housing crunch in the town is adding to their troubles.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2015