Family Medicine North Vancouver

My GP doctor whom I acquired after my first open-heart surgery. Like a mechanic, when you find a good one, keep em'...

Fraser Health (Royal Columbian Hospital)

My second open-heart surgery surgeon at RCH.

Fraser Health (Royal Columbian Hospital)

My current Cardiologist at RCH.

Kelowna General Hospital

My first open-heart surgery surgeon at VGH.

University of British Columbia

My discharge cardiologist after the first surgery at VGH who also managed a clinic responsible for my INR tests. The golden stethoscope doctor, who has since retired...

UBC Applied Science

My Cardiac Home Follow-Up Program nurse who visted me weekly after the first open-heart surgery and monitored my recovery progress.

Lions Gate Cardio Rehab and Cardio Metabolic Program

An Exercise Specialist who did my first stress test on a treadmill after my first surgery. The group privides education seminars, a personalized exercise plan and increased access to community resources.

Hospital where I had my second open-heart surgery operation.

Hospital where I was first diagnosed with a heart attack.

Hospital where I had my first open-heart surgery to replace my aortic valve.

Formerly known as 'MyeHealth.ca', 'MyCareCompass' is a LifeLabs online portal for getting patient test results such as INR readings.

The On-X Aortic Valve is a newer generation heart valve made of a unique material and design characteristics compared with earlier generations of mechanical heart valves.

An informative website about Warfarin interactions with drugs, natural health and various food products.

A useful website for understanding the PT-INR Test and anticoagulation.

Website explaining the causes of thoracic aortic aneurysms, diagnosis and treatment options.

YouTube videos explaining the heart valve replacement Surgery (Parts 1 & 2).

Discussing treatment for patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease, including symptoms of bicuspid aortic valve disease, regurgitation, and stenosis, and when to see a surgeon.

Medical animation of heart surgery showing the surgical replacement of the aortic valve with an artificial valve. Abnormalities of the aortic valve can affect the pumping of blood from the heart through the aorta.

Website that provides information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, drug recall updates, recent FDA approvals, drug interactions, side effects, and current developments in the medical field.

What you eat is important to the health of your heart. Heart healthy eating can help you prevent and/or manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart failure.

Cardiac arrest is what happens when your heart stops beating due to some kind of malfunction. A heart attack is what happens when something is blocking blood flow to your heart. They’re not the same—but they can be interconnected, in that a heart attack can sometimes cause cardiac arrest.

This article takes a more in-depth look at both.

A myocardial infarction, which is commonly referred to as a heart attack, is a life-threatening event that can happen to anyone. It is typically associated with some form of underlying heart disease that disrupts the flow of blood to the heart. Heart disease can also be the culprit in other deadly conditions such as stroke.

Take the ACLS Training Center heart attack quiz.

Find out when you should call the doctor—and when you can shrug it off.

According to the CDC, 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States is due to heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women.

Researchers are steadily gathering strong evidence about how diet influence development of diseases. Experts agree that healthy eating habits from an early age can lower the risk of developing several deadly diseases later on. A diet designed to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious diseases is one that benefits the whole family, adults and children alike.

Learn what you can (and shouldn’t) do as you heal.

Exercise in general is good for the heart, and swimming in particular has been shown to be beneficial; even small amounts of regular water exercise can improve your health.

The number of people dying of COVID-19 is declining in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But if you have an existing heart condition, you are still more likely to become severely ill if you're infected with the coronavirus, the CDC says.

Dogs improve your mood, reduce stress, are good for your heart, keep you moving, keep you social and just might save your life.

A list of renowned cardiologists around the country showing their diversity of specialties. All the cardiologists are considered in the top 1% of their field and are associated with top-ranking hospitals.