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Anyone can experience a stroke, but they affect men and women differently. Women are often in caregiver positions, meaning they sometimes don’t take the time to prioritize their recovery and mental health after a stroke, leading to worse outcomes.
In this episode, we hear from Lisa Meeches, who experienced a stroke while attending a powwow with her family. Through the support of her community, Lisa was able to take the time she needed to recover- but still faced mental health challenges that she had to work hard to overcome. Dr Tennen of Sunnybrook Health Sciences then speaks about her experience as a psychiatrist working with patients after a stroke, and why there needs to be more studies that focus on sex differences in stroke outcomes. Both guests emphasize the mental health struggles women face in stroke recovery, and that more needs to be done to ensure that anyone who has experienced a stroke gets the mental health support they need.
For more information on women and stroke, visit: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/types-of-stroke/women-and-stroke
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In Canada, Indigenous populations are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, and often have less access to health care as well as information about their risks and how to manage them. The systemic racism that has historically impacted Indigenous communities has trickle-down effects, and Indigenous people still face access barriers to healthcare today.
In this episode, we hear the story of Lynne Marie Sherry, with the help of her daughter Shawnee Kish. After Lynne’s high blood pressure went largely untreated, she experienced a devastating stroke. While recovering, she was unable to access the traditional spiritual care she needed. Dr. Bernice Downey, a medical anthropologist and Indigenous Health Lead in the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University, discusses the larger systemic issues facing Indigenous communities in the healthcare system. And she finds hope in the ways that Indigenous communities are working together to reclaim their own health and well-being.
To learn more about Indigenous communities and cardiovascular health, visit: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/indigenous-health
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Your heart and brain are deeply interconnected. So, if you experience a heart condition or stroke, both your heart and brain can potentially be affected. Despite this, the Canadian medical system remains siloed, resulting in missed diagnoses and opportunities for prevention.
Listen to this episode of The Beat as we dive into the unexpected heart-brain connection... We hear from Kelly, who experienced chest pain for 15 years before having two strokes, leading doctors to diagnose her with a dangerous heart condition. We also hear from Patrice Lindsay, Director of Health Systems at Heart &Stroke, who explains how the Canadian healthcare system must adapt in order to provide better care.
If you’d like to learn more about the heart-brain connection, please visit heartandstroke.ca
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When it comes to heart health, there are lots of questions, and sometimes the answers can be confusing.
In this special episode, host Caroline Lavallée interviews Dr Ratika Parkash, a cardiac electrophysiologist, and asks her common listener questions about heart health. You’ll learn what to do if you have a heart attack, the biggest risk factors for heart disease, the role of physical activity when recovering from a heart attack, and more.
If you have more questions about your heart health, or want additional information about anything discussed in this episode please visit heartandstroke.ca.
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When a parent is struck by a serious medical event, it affects the entire family, including children. It can be difficult to know what to do in these situations, and how to best support children going through this difficult and stressful situation.
In this episode, Stephan Maighan shares his story of loss and perseverance after his single mother experienced a stroke when he was just seven years old. We also hear from Émilie Pothier-Tessier, a social worker who works with children who are experiencing the serious illness or death of a parent. She walks us through different ways to help children in these situations, from sharing information to professional support. Both Stephan and Emilie hope to educate listeners on the needs of children whose parents have been affected by serious illness, and remind us that children deserve to have the same support we extend to adults.
If you’d like more information on heart disease or stroke, please go to heart and stroke dot ca and enter support in the search bar.
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It’s dramatic, scary and unexpected. But when someone’s heart suddenly stops, you can help save them. The combination of hands-only CPR and AED (an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a heart) can double a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. And you can do it! In this episode we will learn about AEDs, why public buildings have them, and what to do if you find yourself in an emergency situation.
We will meet Philip, a 51 year old who had a cardiac arrest while playing in a local hockey tournament, and Mitchell, a former advanced care paramedic and Philip’s teammate who, with the help of others, saved Philips’ life. They share their harrowing and ultimately inspiring experience, while Dr. Steven Brooks gives us the latest information on CPR, AEDs, and why cardiac arrest can strike even the fittest athlete.
If you’d like to learn more about AEDs, visit: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/learn-cpr/aeds
To learn the CPR basics, you can start by watching Heart and Stroke’s video: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/learn-cpr
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A silent killer is on the rise in Canada. With no signs or symptoms, high blood pressure (or hypertension) can easily go undiagnosed. And that’s dangerous because high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart disease. Listen for vital information that will help protect you and those you love.
We’ll meet Eva, who was shocked to learn she had high blood pressure at 40 years old despite believing she was living a healthy lifestyle. And we get expert advice from Dr. Ross Tsuyuki, a professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He explains how high blood pressure can be managed, the consequences to our health if it’s ignored and why the number of undiagnosed Canadians is a growing concern for healthcare professionals,
If you’d like to learn more about high blood pressure, visit:
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/risk-and-prevention/condition-risk-factors/high-blood-pressure
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Heart disease and stroke affect women differently from men. One big factor just starting to be understood is the stages of a woman’s life. Listen as we trace the impact of pregnancy and menopause on heart disease and stroke risk, and why women are more vulnerable at different times in their lives.
Featuring special guest host Deborah Cox, we hear the story of Christina Stuwe who didn't know that complications during her pregnancy could increase her risk of heart disease years later. We also hear from Dr. Karin Humphries, Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia. She explains how life stages affect a woman's risk and why it is still a misunderstood area of women’s health.
If you’d like to learn more about the unique risk factors for women, visit https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women.
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The Beat is back for another season with more stories of people touched by heart disease and stroke, and insights from the world-leading researchers and experts who are helping us fight these devastating conditions. In Season 2 we'll explore high blood pressure, the connection between heart and brain health, the unique heart disease and stroke risk factors for women, and so much more. So join host Caroline Lavallée, as we bridge cutting-edge science with the realities of living with heart disease and stroke. Our first episode launches Feb. 21. Subscribe to The Beat wherever you get your podcasts to stay informed, get inspired and rediscover hope.
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Dans cette émission, nous discuterons de la santé du cœur et du cerveau des femmes. L’animatrice Caroline Lavallée rencontre la Dre Christine Pacheco, cardiologue et pionnière en santé cardiaque de la femme au Québec, ainsi que Marie-Claude Frenette, qui a subi un premier incident cardiaque à l’âge de 38 ans.
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In the past few decades, breakthroughs in stroke treatment and rehabilitation have profoundly changed our health systems, resulting in better outcomes for patients. Featuring two stroke experts and a personal story, this episode explores what you might not know about stroke including the signs, the different types, the risk factors, how it is being treated and how outcomes are different depending on a multitude of reasons—one of the most critical being if the patient is a woman. Caroline hears from two experts Dr. Patrice Lindsay, Director of Health Systems for Heart & Stroke, and Dr. Thalia Field, a stroke neurologist and researcher specializing in cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), to explore some of the recent developments in stroke treatment including new drugs and procedures, changes to emergency services, and how patients are treated in the weeks following their stroke. Listeners will also hear from Jennifer Monaghan, a woman who experienced an unexpected stroke in her 40s and has since recovered.
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In the event of a heart attack, cardiac arrest or stroke, the first priority is to physically treat the problem. But with heart disease and stroke, it’s becoming increasingly more important to address the psychological reactions that patients have after being diagnosed, treated and discharged from the hospital. In this episode, Dr. Gayla Tennen, a staff psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, explains the serious mental health impacts that many people experience following a heart attack or stroke. Caroline also shares the stories of Kathy Isaac, a woman who recently suffered a stroke, and Paul Goldberg, who had a heart attack. The episode will explore how the stress of these cardiovascular events can lead to different mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing for long periods and more. As patients recover physically, they need more support to help them overcome the mental health challenges that can accompany heart conditions, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. After listening to this episode, you’ll be reminded of the important fact that treating mental health is part of treating the entire person, not just their diagnosis.
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Over the past two years, hospitals and healthcare providers everywhere have been forced to make shifts in order to treat people critically ill with COVID-19. These shifts have saved lives, but they have also had dire consequences for people living with heart disease and stroke. In this episode, we’ll hear from Dr. Clare Atzema, an ER physician, and Dr. Andrew Krahn, a cardiologist and the past president of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. They share the impacts the pandemic has had on cardiovascular care in Canada, and how long it may take the healthcare system to catch up on backlogs in treatment and diagnosis. Listeners will also hear from Paul King, whose life-saving bypass surgery was delayed last year due to the pandemic. The episode includes preventive steps you and your loved ones can take to avoid more serious complications of heart disease and stroke in the future.
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Is vaping better than smoking? Should we be eating less meat? Just how bad is sitting all day for our heart and overall health? It can be difficult to keep track of the latest advice on taking care of our hearts and reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease. In this episode, Caroline explores some of the most common questions surrounding cardiovascular health, getting to the heart of what we really need to know so we can minimize our risk of serious illness. With the help of her expert guest, Dr. Rahul Jain, a family physician, assistant professor of community and family medicine at the University of Toronto, and Co-Chair of the Canadian Cardiovascular Harmonized National Guidelines Endeavour (C-CHANGE), Caroline gets answers by sharing some of the most current research on heart health. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn credible facts about heart disease and hear some potentially life-saving advice concerning genetic risk factors, preventive medications and lifestyle choices.
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When someone collapses in cardiac arrest, their best chance of survival often depends on whoever is nearby at the time, whether it be a family member, a colleague, or a stranger at the gym. In this episode, Caroline and her guests unpack the role of bystanders during a cardiac arrest, and why some people act fast while others may freeze up. Dr. Katie Dainty, a professor of public health at the University of Toronto with a funded research focus on bystander intervention and support, helps to outline the key steps people should take if they find themselves witnessing a cardiac event, explaining why rapid intervention is crucial. Listeners will also hear stories from Lauren Carruthers, a woman who survived a cardiac arrest thanks to the intervention of bystanders, and Andrea Davis, a woman who saved her husband by performing prompt CPR during his cardiac arrest. Learn the basics of CPR at heartandstroke.ca/CPR to potentially save a life in an emergency.
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Caregivers play an essential role in the recovery, rehabilitation and well-being of their loved ones. It's a role that is done behind the scenes and the work can often go unnoticed. In this episode, Caroline and her guests unpack the role of the caregiver when it comes to caring for someone living with heart disease, stroke or vascular cognitive impairment. The expert guest, Dr. Jill Cameron, professor of occupational health and occupational therapy at the University of Toronto and a funded researcher specializing in caregiver needs and support, offers advice for people who are hoping to build more solid boundaries when caring for their loved ones. Also featuring two family caregivers, their stories will illustrate the thoughts and feelings caregivers may experience when looking after someone who is dealing with ongoing health issues. It will also include suggestions for seeking support and achieving the optimal balance to ensure everyone is taken care of appropriately.
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In Canada, the number one cause of premature death in women is heart disease and stroke. However, 53% of women who experience heart attack symptoms have them go unrecognized, and two-thirds of all heart disease and stroke clinical research is based on men. In this episode, host Caroline Lavallée will explore the reasons why women are at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and how we can act as champions for more research and increased awareness to combat this phenomenon. To inform the discussion, Caroline will sit down with two expert guests: Dr. Sharon Mulvagh, a cardiologist and the chair of Heart & Stroke board in Nova Scotia and Dr. Kara Nerenberg, a clinician scientist in the area of obstetrical medicine at the University of Calgary. The episode also features the voices of two women who have overcome heart disease and stroke, respectively. Overall, this episode will dive into the facts and figures associated with heart disease and stroke in women, and how we can raise awareness about the issue to drive better patient outcomes.
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Each year, 100,000 Canadians are diagnosed with heart failure. In this episode of The Beat, we learn about living with heart failure, and how researchers are racing to save lives.. Heart failure is a diagnosis that means your heart is not functioning as it should, or there’s a problem with its structure. It can progress over time – your heart growing weaker and weaker, year after year. Host Caroline Lavallée introduces us to two experts, Dr. Stephanie Poon and Dr. Jacqueline Joza, who dive deeper into the topic of heart failure, discussing common signs and symptoms, treatments and prevention. Kevin Lobo also shares his personal fight against heart failure, offering us all encouraging words of hope.
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Welcome to Heart & Stroke’s new podcast, The Beat. Featuring expert guests, inspiring personal stories and new insights about heart and brain health. The Beat bridges cutting-edge science with the realities of living with heart disease and stroke.. Hosted by Caroline Lavallée, someone who understands the realities of heart disease firsthand, The Beat podcast is for everyone who is living with heart disease or stroke, is caring for someone who is, or is simply on a journey to better health. Subscribe and follow along with new episodes to stay informed, get inspired and rediscover hope.
