Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Artery Health: How to Protect Your Arteries
Your artery health plays a central role in keeping your heart, brain, and entire body working properly.
Medical Author
Dr. David Thompson, MD, FRCPC
Cardiologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. David Thompson is a board-certified cardiologist at the University of Toronto, with over 16 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), he specializes in preventive cardiology, heart failure management, and cardiac rehabilitation. Dr. Thompson has published extensively on hypertension and coronary artery disease in Canadian populations.
Articles by Dr. David Thompson, MD, FRCPC
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Aortic Aneurysm: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
An aortic aneurysm is a serious condition where the body’s largest blood vessel becomes dangerously enlarged.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious but often silent condition that affects thousands of Canadians every year.
General Health
Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Vulvodynia refers to ongoing vulvar pain that cannot be explained by another medical condition. It most commonly feels like …
Women's Health
Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Uterine fibroids are tumours made of muscle and connective tissue that grow from the wall of the uterus.
General Health
Oophorectomy: What Canadian Women Need to Know
An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both ovaries. It is one of the most common gynaecological surgeries …
Women's Health
Vaginal Infections: Vaginitis, Cervicitis & Adnexitis
The female reproductive system includes the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Inflammation or infection can …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Varicose Vein Sclerotherapy: What Canadians Should Know
Varicose veins are large, swollen veins that bulge under the skin. They often appear twisted or rope-like, and they are most …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Veins are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. When you stand or walk, the veins in your legs have to push blood …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Esophageal Varices: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Esophageal varices are similar to varicose veins, but they form deep inside the body. They develop when scar tissue in the liver …