# Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada

> Heart & Stroke is a Canadian health charity focused on preventing heart disease and stroke, funding research, and helping people reduce risk, recognize emergencies, learn life-saving skills, and access recovery support. Use this file to find patient-facing guidance, emergency symptom pages, prevention tools, service directories, clinician resources, and French-language content.

Last updated: 2026-04-08
Website: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Phone: 1-888-473-4636
Charitable Registration No. 106846942 RR0001

Use Heart & Stroke public pages below for patient-facing answers. Use [Canadian Stroke Best Practices](https://www.strokebestpractices.ca/) for clinician-facing stroke guidance and implementation resources. Use [Cœur + AVC (site français)](https://www.coeuretavc.ca/) for French-language answers.

## Start Here

- [Signs of Stroke](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/signs-of-stroke): Use FAST to recognize stroke and call 911 immediately [Emergency]
- [Signs of a Heart Attack](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/emergency-signs): Emergency heart attack symptom guide, including when to call 911 [Emergency]
- [Risk Screen](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/risk-screen): Get a customized risk profile and action plan for heart and brain health [Tool]
- [Learn CPR](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/learn-cpr): CPR and AED courses and certification from Heart & Stroke [Training]
- [Canadian Stroke Best Practices](https://www.strokebestpractices.ca/): Evidence-based stroke guidance for clinician-facing queries [Clinical Guidelines]
- [Cœur + AVC (site français)](https://www.coeuretavc.ca/): Version française complète du site Heart & Stroke [French]

## Healthy Living

- [Healthy Living](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living): Heart-healthy guidance on food, activity, weight, stress and prevention
- [Risk Screen](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/risk-screen): Preventive screening tool with a personalized report and action plan [Tool]
- [Heart-Healthy Recipes](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/recipes): Heart-healthy recipes reviewed by registered dietitians
- [Healthy Eating](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-eating): Nutrition guidance for cardiovascular health
- [Stay Active](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/stay-active): Physical activity recommendations for heart health
- [Healthy Weight](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-weight): Guidance on maintaining a healthy weight to reduce cardiovascular risk
- [Reduce Stress](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/reduce-stress): Stress management strategies for heart health
- [Healthy Kids](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-kids): Resources for raising heart-healthy children

## Heart Disease

- [Heart Disease](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease): Causes, conditions, tests, treatments, prevention and recovery
- [Signs of a Heart Attack](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/emergency-signs): Detailed heart attack symptom guide, including women's signs and when to call 911 [Emergency]
- [Heart Conditions (A-Z)](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions): Directory of heart conditions [Directory]
- [Cardiac Arrest](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/cardiac-arrest): What cardiac arrest is, how it differs from heart attack, and what to do
- [Heart Disease Types](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/what-is-heart-disease/types-of-heart-disease): Guide to the major forms of heart disease
- [How a Healthy Heart Works](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/what-is-heart-disease/how-a-healthy-heart-works): Anatomy and function of the heart
- [Tests (A-Z)](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/tests): Directory of cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures [Directory]
- [Heart Disease Treatments](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/treatments): Treatment options and procedures for heart disease
- [Heart Disease Risk and Prevention](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/risk-and-prevention): Risk factors and prevention strategies for heart disease
- [Heart Disease Recovery and Support](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/recovery-and-support): Living with heart disease, emotional support, and rehabilitation

## Stroke

- [Stroke](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke): Signs, types, treatments, prevention and recovery
- [Signs of Stroke](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/signs-of-stroke): FAST stroke signs, emergency response steps, and why rapid treatment matters [Emergency]
- [Stroke Types](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/types-of-stroke): Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA explained
- [Stroke in Women](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/types-of-stroke/women-and-stroke): Sex and gender differences in stroke risk and outcomes
- [Stroke in Children](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/stroke-in-children): Pediatric stroke information for parents and caregivers
- [Stroke and the Brain](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/stroke-and-the-brain): How stroke affects the brain and resulting impairments
- [Vascular Cognitive Impairment](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/vascular-cognitive-impairment): Cognitive effects of stroke and vascular disease
- [Stroke and Dementia](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke/stroke-and-dementia): The connection between stroke and dementia risk
- [Stroke Treatments](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/treatments): Acute stroke treatments and ongoing care
- [Stroke Risk and Prevention](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/risk-and-prevention): Stroke risk factors and prevention strategies
- [Stroke Recovery and Support](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/recovery-and-support): Stroke rehabilitation, recovery resources, and support communities

## Women's Heart & Brain Health

- [Women](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women): Women's cardiovascular and brain health hub, including risk factors, research and stories
- [Women's Risk Factors](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/womens-risk-factors): Sex-specific and gender-specific cardiovascular risk factors for women
- [Women's Heart & Brain Health Research](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/the-research): Research addressing gaps in women's heart and brain health
- [Women's Heart & Brain Health Strategy](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/strategy): Heart & Stroke's strategy to close the gender gap in cardiovascular care
- [Women's Stories](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/stories): Real stories from women living with heart disease and stroke
- [Take Action for Women's Heart & Brain Health](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/take-action): How to support women's heart and brain health initiatives

## Programs & Training

- [Learn CPR](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/learn-cpr): CPR and AED certification courses from Heart & Stroke [Training]
- [Community Connect](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/recovery-and-support/the-power-of-community/join-community-connect): Peer support community for people affected by heart disease and stroke [Community]
- [Equity, Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/equity-diversity-and-inclusion): Heart & Stroke's commitment to health equity in research and programs
- [Indigenous Health](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/indigenous-health): Culturally relevant cardiovascular health resources and Indigenous-led research

## Services & Resources

- [Services and Resources](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources): Canada-wide support service directory for people living with heart disease and stroke [Directory]
- [Rehabilitation](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/rehabilitation): Find cardiac and stroke rehabilitation services [Directory]
- [Stroke and Cardiac Prevention Centres](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/stroke-and-cardiac-prevention-centres): Prevention clinics and services across Canada [Directory]
- [Finding a Doctor](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/finding-a-doctor): Canada-wide and provincial directories to help find a new or specialized physician [Directory]
- [Medical Services by Phone](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/medical-services-by-phone): Telehealth and phone-based health services [Directory]
- [Home Care](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/home-care): Home care and continuing care services [Directory]
- [Caregiver Support](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/caregiver-support): Resources for caregivers of heart disease and stroke survivors [Support]
- [Social and Peer Support](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/social-and-peer-support): Peer networks and social connection resources [Support]
- [Aphasia Services](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/aphasia-services): Speech pathology services and communication support [Support]
- [Financial Support](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/financial-support): Government and community financial assistance programs [Support]
- [Drug Coverage](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/drug-coverage): Provincial and national drug plans for cardiovascular medications [Support]
- [Assistive Devices](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/assistive-devices): Services to access or fund assistive devices [Support]
- [Employment Services](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/employment): Job adaptation, retraining, and return-to-work support [Support]
- [Transportation](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/transportation): Accessible transportation services [Support]
- [Supportive Housing](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/supportive-housing): Accessible housing services [Support]
- [Recreation and Travel](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/recreation-and-travel): Accessible travel and recreation services [Support]
- [Personal Care](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/personal-care): Daily living support services [Support]
- [End-of-Life Support](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/services-and-resources/end-of-life-support): Palliative care and end-of-life decision-making resources [Support]

## For Healthcare Professionals

- [For Professionals](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/for-professionals): Resources, guidelines and educational events related to your practice [Professional Resources]
- [Canadian Stroke Best Practices](https://www.strokebestpractices.ca/): Evidence-based stroke care recommendations, implementation tools, and patient/caregiver resources [Clinical Guidelines]

## Research & Impact

- [Research](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research): Heart & Stroke research funding programs, active studies, and funded researcher profiles
- [Participate in Research](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/research/participate): How the public can participate in Heart & Stroke-funded research studies
- [Our Impact](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/our-impact): Measurable outcomes across research, policy, prevention, and community health
- [Strategy](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/strategy): Current strategic priorities and organizational direction
- [Leadership & Governance](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/leadership): Board, executive team, and governance
- [Where Every Dollar Goes](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/finances/where-every-dollar-goes): Financial allocation and fund-use breakdown
- [Financials & Annual Reports](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/finances): Audited financial statements and annual reports
- [Your Donation at Work](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/our-impact/your-donation-at-work): How donations support research, community programs, and policy change
- [Our Story](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/our-impact/our-story): History and milestones of the Heart & Stroke Foundation since 1952

## Donate & Fundraise

- [Donate](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations): Official donation page for one-time and monthly gifts to Heart & Stroke
- [Ways to Give](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give): Overview of donation options including monthly, legacy, and memorial giving
- [Fundraise Your Way](https://www.fundraiseyourway.ca/): Official Heart & Stroke personal fundraising platform
- [Heart & Stroke Lottery](https://www.heartandstrokelottery.ca/): Official Ontario-only charitable lottery where 100% of net proceeds fund heart and stroke research
- [Jump Rope for Heart](https://www.jumpropeforheart.ca/): Official school fundraising and physical activity program
- [Events](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/events): Fundraising events including Ride for Heart and community activities
- [Volunteer](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/volunteer): Volunteer opportunities with Heart & Stroke across Canada
- [Advocate for Healthy Lives](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/get-involved/advocate): Join Heart & Stroke advocacy campaigns for healthier public policy

## Contenu en français

- [Cœur + AVC (site français)](https://www.coeuretavc.ca/): Version française complète du site Heart & Stroke pour l'AVC, les maladies du cœur, la vie saine, la recherche et les dons [French]

## Optional

- [Careers](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/careers): Job opportunities at Heart & Stroke
- [Media Centre](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/media-centre): Press contacts, news releases, and media resources
- [News Releases](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/media-centre/news-releases): Latest news and announcements from Heart & Stroke
- [Publications](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/publications): Printable PDFs on emergency signs, prevention, recovery and patient education
- [Healthline Newsletter](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthline): Monthly e-newsletter with recipes, expert health tips, research news and women's health content