Heart Disease, Stroke and Healthy Living - - Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick

COULD YOU HAVE
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?

Knowing the symptoms
may save your life.

Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that increases your risk of stroke. Find out how to protect yourself.

Learn the signs of AF »

GET HELP FOR YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE:

Lower your risk with
our free updated e-tool.

High blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke. Get help to track your readings, manage meds, set goals and more.

YOUR BEARD CAN
MAKE YOU A HERO:

Playoff scruff means funds
for life-saving research.

We’re in the thick of the games, so get growing today or pledge a player or friend for the NHLPA Beard-a-thon.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT AFIB

MANAGE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

BEARD-A-THON GROWS SUPPORT

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living with heart disease
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Help for your blood pressure
The new, improved My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan offers free, easy-to-use tools to help you track blood pressure readings, set goals, and get appointment and medication reminders. Sign up now.

Know the signs of stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency – and every minute counts. If someone is having a stroke, you can significantly improve survival and recovery by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Be ready – learn the signs of stroke.

Watch stories of living with heart disease and stroke
How does it feel to have your life turned upside down by a heart condition? Or to rebuild your future after a devastating stroke? In our new series of short videos, Canadians talk about the emotional impact of health challenges, recovery and change. Watch their stories.

Researcher aims to save newborn lives
A potentially deadly form of high blood pressure afflicts a small number of newborns in Canada – and about one-third of them do not survive. Now a Winnipeg physiologist is working to save these babies, with support from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Learn more more about this important research.

How to measure your own blood pressure
If you’re taking your own blood pressure measurements, it’s crucial to know the right techniques. This video explains the steps. Watch it now.

Workplace Wellness Conference
Don’t miss the 2012 Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick's Workplace Wellness Conference - The Power to Change taking place on April 24th, at the Fredericton Convention Center. Check out the Agenda and Register online by clicking here.

Have you fainted? Read this
More than one in four unexplained cardiac arrests occurred in people who had an episode of fainting, according to new research supported by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The finding could help doctors better identify those at risk and even prevent some sudden cardiac deaths. Learn more.

The NB Heart Truth Fashion Gala 2012

On April 28th at Casino NB, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick, alumni designers of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and well known New Brunswick women will join together once again to shine the light on women’s heart health at the 4th annual Heart Truth Fashion Gala. The Heart Truth Fashion Gala is presented by Dr. D Brent Howley, Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon and Dr. Michel Martin, Braces – Orthodontist. Click here for all the details!

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