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Heart & Stroke donors are coming together to fund the life-saving breakthroughs that will beat heart disease and stroke. Watch a thank-you video and see our latest Impact Report at the link below.
Our impact
Turning research into life-saving impact
Dr. Hill’s historic breakthrough dramatically reduced deaths and improved quality of life after stroke.
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Mark is swinging his clubs on the golf course and dirt biking on the trails again, after groundbreaking stroke treatment.
John’s wish to walk his daughter down the aisle came true, thanks to a revolutionary stroke treatment.
EVT let Natalie write new life chapters — publishing a children's book, teaching, and watching her daughter graduate.
After Donald had a stroke at 26, a treatment breakthrough helped him reclaim his independence.
Melissa was 28 when she had a stroke. Thanks to advances in research, she finished university and got a job in her dream field.
Following advanced stroke treatment, Amanda’s greatest recovery milestone wasn’t physical — it was seeing her children and knowing who they were again.
A sense of urgency
The death rate from heart disease and stroke has decreased more than 80% over the past 70 years. But there is much more to do.
- 80%
- premature heart disease and stroke that’s preventable
- 5 minutes
- how often heart disease and stroke take a life in Canada
- 6 million
- Canadians living with heart disease or stroke
Fighting for prevention
9 in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. See how we’re working to help them reduce those risks.
Save more women with breakthrough research
Research across the nation is addressing gaps in women’s heart and brain health, including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
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Convince governments to protect kids’ health through a nutrition plan
That includes restricting marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children and a levy on sugary drinks.
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Improve the health of Indigenous peoples
Building skills, trust and partnerships is the first step toward urgently needed health reconciliation.
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Saving lives
When a stroke or cardiac arrest occurs, getting the right care fast is critical. We’re working to improve emergency response and treatment.
Teach more Canadians to recognize a stroke so they can act FAST
We’re working with partners to share the FAST signs of stroke, proven to help Canadians recognize a stroke and act quickly.
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Prepare more Canadians to respond to a cardiac emergency
Performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator can double the chances that someone will survive cardiac arrest.
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Transforming recovery
About 3.5 million Canadians are living with the effects of heart disease and stroke. We’re committed to improving their recovery.
Partner with survivors and their care partners
We’re working to help them achieve the best recovery and quality of life possible and prevent future events.
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Fund world-leading research on stroke recovery
The Heart & Stroke Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery is a world-leading virtual centre of excellence in brain research.
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Help us
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put heart & stroke research on the fast track.
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ensure kids get the best start to healthy lives.
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conquer heart disease & stroke in Canada.
