Cardiovascular diseases in women: the heart of the matter

It was 4 am one winter night on call when I got paged: “Youngish diabetic female, mid-thirties, chest pain for a few hours. Unremarkable ECG. Let me send troponins and see. Doesn’t seem cardiac.” “Doesn’t seem cardiac” Dismissed, just like that, because she was young, and because she was a woman. A proper listen to … Read more

Recognizing Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) as an Important Part of #HeartMonth; Important Considerations for Healthcare Providers

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a diagnosis that often causes confusion, concern, and fear, not only for family and patients but also for healthcare providers who are not exposed to them frequently. February is Heart Month; it is important that we take time to recognize the youngest of our heart patients, as well as those … Read more

#HeartMonth and Healthy choices

See what’s on Netflix or go for a run? We’re more than half-way through #HeartMonth and I’m still picking the next episode of Netflix nine times out of ten. That said, with the Heart Month hashtags flooding my twitter feed I have been inspired to start “prescribing” exercise to patients who are having trouble making … Read more

Surviving A Deadly Heart Attack

With cardiovascular disease (CVD) being the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among the western population, it is not a long shot for one to think almost everyone knows someone that has encountered heart disease or the symptoms thereof. Not surprising that I had the opportunity to meet these people whom I am now writing. … Read more