Heart Disease

• Coronavirus: Science shines a light on COVID-19’s long-term health risks

  Scientists in Saskatoon are investigating troubling signs that severe COVID-19 infection could leave a legacy of health problems long after recovery.

  Health

  Jun 5
• Early cannabis use possibly linked to heart disease: University of Guelph study

  A recent study by the University of Guelph is showing that cannabis use by young adults could increase their risk of developing heart disease later in life.

  Cannabis

  Apr 13
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• Rely on ambulance when dealing with heart attack: Winnipeg cardiologist

  Don't drive yourself to the hospital if you're suffering from a heart attack -- that's the message from a cardiologist at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital.

  Health

  Feb 27
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• Roy Green: Do not let COVID-19 convince you to ignore any other health concerns

  If you, during this pandemic time, are experiencing symptoms of health concern, do not ignore them, Roy Green says.

  Commentary

  Oct 24, 2020
• Coronavirus causing heart disease in some patients, study finds

  Some coronavirus patients appear to show signs of heart damage, studies are finding.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2020
• George Floyd’s death still a homicide despite evidence of medical issues: experts

  Evidence of heart disease, drugs and COVID-19 revealed in the full autopsy report don’t change the conclusion that the handcuffed man’s death was a homicide, independent medical experts said.

  World

  Jun 4, 2020
• 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
• Toronto’s Miles Nadal Heart Centre tackling heart disease in pregnancy

  "What is really important is to talk to women early, prior to getting pregnant, so they can hear about the risks specific to their cardiac condition."

  Health

  Dec 30, 2019
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• Large U.S. study goes against ‘common wisdom’ on need for heart procedures

  For non-emergency cases, the study shows “there’s no need to rush” into invasive tests and procedures, said New York University’s Dr. Judith Hochman.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2019
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• Losing income linked to heart attacks and stroke, study finds

  Big drops in a person's income have been linked to a higher chance of heart attack or stroke.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2019