Cardiologist

• Calgary becomes training hub for new miniaturized pacemaker: ‘Game changer’

  ``That's really rewarding, taking the device from a place where it is a slight inconvenience to a place where they forget they have it.''

  Health

  Feb 9
  
• McMaster researchers say trial suggests common medications cut heart attack, stroke risk in half

  The studies are linked to evaluating the efficacy of a 'polypill' — fixed medications combined into a single dose.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2021
  
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• Edmonton hospital staff Wear Red to draw attention to heart disease in women

  The Misericordia Hospital was offering blood pressure tests and smoking cessation clinics as well as information on the disease — which is the number one killer in women.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2018
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• ‘Game-changing’ technique offers new hope for patients with 100% blocked arteries

  How can someone with a completely blocked artery survive? And how can a new technique that involves no cutting possibly help?

  Canada

  May 24, 2017
• Why Hamilton researchers say a simple blood test can predict post-surgery complications

  McMaster University researchers have discovered that a simple blood test can help predict surgery complications.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2017
• 100-year-old Saskatoon heart patient celebrates unique milestone

  A 100-year-old Saskatoon heart patient celebrates a unique milestone with his doctor and a special guest.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2015