Poverty is a very real struggle for many Calgarians, with the rate of low income individuals in the city around 8%. This year, the international COVID-19 pandemic is impacting these family’s ability to have a comfortable and joyful Christmas since many have been out of work and are unable to financially support themselves and their…
Congenital heart conditions are common in Canada, and it is important to know how to reduce cardiac arrest in pediatric heart patients. Thanks to medical advancements, the survival rate for children living with heart conditions has greatly improved. However, as caregivers, we want to encourage our children to live healthy lives and promote healthy heart…
When someone experiences a cardiac episode in the workplace, it can be frightening for the individual and everyone around. Sudden cardiac arrest happens without warning and it is essential to help the individual as quickly as possible. It is important to have an AED in the workplace since SCA can happen to anyone at any…
Heart disease is quite common in Canada. On average, 6/1000 Canadian adults are newly diagnosed with heart disease each year. For those living with heart disease and those who love someone living with heart disease, it can be difficult to return to a normal life. After your diagnosis or experience, it is important to adjust…
Due to limited resources, children in developing countries can’t access high-quality medical and cardiac care. Thanks to Save a Child’s Heart, there is hope. Sick children are getting a second chance at life because a small group of medical professionals donate their time and talent. Thousands of patients in the pediatric cardiac surgical unit at…
The plant versus animal-sourced protein debate has been a hot topic for a long time now. Thanks to documentaries like Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers, people are contemplating their relationship with food, specifically with animal-based protein foods. But what is the truth? Is a plant-based diet better for your heart health? Is…
Debunking the Myth Can an AED Restart the Heart? Is it possible to bring someone who has flatlined back to life with an AED? In short, the answer is ‘no.’ In order for a person who is in SCA to be saved by an AED, their heart must be in fibrillation. This means, the heart…
Major cardiac events are often brought to our attention via media in relation to sports and physical activity, such as that of Jay Bouwmeester – the NHL Player who collapsed from a cardiac episode earlier this year. Though sudden death in people younger than 35 and those who are seemingly healthy is rare, participating in…
Heartwarming Charity – Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation For Canada’s young patients, a child-friendly, family-centred environment is one of the keys to recovery and important for the emotional and mental well-being of sick children. Since 2006, The Alberta Children’s Hospital has been providing advanced pediatric care to patients from newborn to age 17. Each year, the…
When a person experiences a heart episode it can be very frightening. It can be even more frightening if you’re there with someone who experiences a heart episode. Would you know the difference between a person who goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) versus someone who’s having a heart attack? If someone goes into SCA…