Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Superficial Venous Insufficiency: Symptoms & Complications
Superficial venous insufficiency (SVI) happens when blood refluxes — or flows the wrong way — through the veins just beneath the …
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
Central Venous Catheter: What Canadians Should Know
A central venous catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into a large vein in your body.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that bulge beneath the surface of the skin. They most commonly appear on the calves and thighs.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
Varicose veins are enlarged, bulging veins that form just beneath the skin’s surface. They develop most often in the legs and …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when the arteries that carry blood to your legs become narrowed or blocked.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Amputation: Causes, Types, and Recovery in Canada
An amputation can happen in two ways. A traumatic amputation occurs suddenly due to an accident or injury.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Tetralogy of Fallot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital condition, meaning it develops before birth. The word “tetralogy” refers to a group of four …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Testosterone and Heart Health: What Middle-Aged Men Should Know
New research suggests that testosterone and heart health are closely linked in middle-aged men.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Broken heart syndrome is a medical condition, not just a feeling. Doctors also call it Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acute coronary syndrome is an umbrella term. It describes any condition where the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich …