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Meet Dr. West and some of the people her research saved. This is why we need more breakthroughs.
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Dr. Lori West's discovery changed heart transplants forever. |
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Thirty years ago, Dr. West discovered that infants can receive heart transplants across blood types. Her breakthrough saved countless children – and continues to save lives today. Heart & Stroke donors made her innovation possible. Now she’s working to extend her discovery to adults, saving even more lives. |
Breakthroughs in the making
Thanks to donations, we can fund the best medical minds in Canada—many on the cusp of making discoveries that will revolutionize how we prevent and treat heart disease and stroke. Here are just a few:
Preventing strokes before they happen
Preventing strokes
Researchers are finding early heart signals that may predict stroke — opening the door to personalized stroke prevention and better outcomes.
Dr. Jodi Edwards is discovering how
Detecting hidden risks for heart disease
Detecting hidden risks
One in five Canadians carry a hidden risk for heart disease or stroke. Genetic research is revealing clues that could lead to life-saving personalized prevention.
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Improving transplants for all
Improving transplants for all
A child can accept a new heart from a donor with a different blood type. Can that discovery be extended to adults? New research is bringing hope for transplant recipients.
Dr. Lori West continues her pioneering research
Refining stroke treatment
Refining stroke treatment
Stroke treatment took a leap forward with clot removal through an artery. New studies are refining that therapy and testing innovations to save more lives.
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Dr. Lori West
Heart & Stroke researcher
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