A fighting chance
Prognosis: Promising
They faced deadly heart disease. Now they’re facing the future with hope, thanks to new research focused on women.
Jennifer’s story: Finding an alternative to surgery
Her heart valve was failing and the only option was open-heart surgery.
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Sudi’s story: Recognizing a potential killer
A heart attack out of nowhere almost took her from her newborn.
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Karen’s story: Linking mental and heart health
Her heart disease was labelled anxiety. Then depression slowed her recovery.
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Research that’s moving the needle
Heart & Stroke researchers across Canada are increasing our understanding of women’s heart and brain health.
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From action to answers
Donors are helping to close the research gap, and empower healthcare professionals to save more women’s lives.
The numbers speak for themselves
And the need for change.
- #1
- cause of premature death in women in Canada is heart disease and stroke.
- 53%
- of women who experience heart attack symptoms have them go unrecognized.
- 2/3
- of all heart disease and stroke clinical research is based on men.
Help us close the research gap.
Donate today to help us double the dollars we invest in research for women.