Heart & Cardiovascular Health
High Triglycerides: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the human body. After you eat, your body uses the calories it needs for immediate …
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
High Cholesterol: Causes, Risks & How to Manage It
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver naturally produces. Your body actually needs cholesterol to function …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Cholesterol Medication Side Effects: What to Know
If your doctor has prescribed medication to lower your cholesterol, you are not alone. Millions of Canadians take these drugs …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Cholesterol Myths: 4 Facts Every Canadian Should Know
There are many cholesterol myths that confuse Canadians every day. Some people avoid eggs completely.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Statin Therapy After Heart Attack: How It Saves Lives
Starting statin therapy after a heart attack within the first 24 hours may significantly reduce the risk of dying.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Stress Test: What to Expect and Why It Matters
A stress test is one of the most useful tools doctors have for checking your heart health. It shows how your heart performs when …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Metabolic Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Metabolic syndrome happens when several risk factors appear in the same person at the same time.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Coronary Bypass Surgery: What Canadians Need to Know
Your heart muscle needs a steady supply of oxygen-rich blood to work properly. This blood travels through vessels called coronary …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Attack and Unstable Angina: What Canadians Need to Know
A heart attack is a medical emergency that happens when one or more coronary arteries become blocked.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Angina & Heart Attack: Symptoms, Causes & What to Do
Angina is your heart’s way of telling you it is not getting enough oxygen. It usually happens when the coronary arteries — the …