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Information and resources on cardiovascular conditions for health care professionals

… artery disease and congestive heart failure are some of the leading causes of mortality and hospitalization in Canada. …

Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots

… warmth, or redness around the injection site. Red streaks leading from the site. Pus draining from the site. A fever. … warmth, or redness around the injection site. Red streaks leading from the site. Pus draining from the site. A fever. …

Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD

… it hard to think clearly. Anger also can be scary. If anger leads to violent behaviour or abuse, it's dangerous. Go to a … it hard to think clearly. Anger also can be scary. If anger leads to violent behaviour or abuse, it's dangerous. Go to a …

Secondary High Blood Pressure

… special cells "measure" blood pressure in the blood vessels leading to your kidneys (renal arteries) and adjust the … special cells "measure" blood pressure in the blood vessels leading to your kidneys (renal arteries) and adjust the …

Hemophilia Preventing Bleeding Episodes

… of bleeding. If episodes continue, the swelling may lead to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant … of bleeding. If episodes continue, the swelling may lead to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant …

Hiatal Hernia

… reflux disease (GERD) . A hiatal hernia can lead to GERD, and people often have both conditions at the … reflux disease (GERD) . A hiatal hernia can lead to GERD, and people often have both conditions at the …

Torn or Detached Nail

… loss of feeling in the feet. Untreated nail injuries can lead to infection, foot ulcers, and other serious problems. … loss of feeling in the feet. Untreated nail injuries can lead to infection, foot ulcers, and other serious problems. …

Physical activity in children Get children involved

… yourself and your child is more likely to follow your lead. Give your child praise and encouragement if an …

Healing Through Humour

… movies. Laugh with a child. Spend time with the world's leading experts on laughter: children. Be with people who … movies. Laugh with a child. Spend time with the world's leading experts on laughter: children. Be with people who …

Spinal Cord Injury Autonomic Dysreflexia

… a caregiver can't treat it promptly and correctly, it may lead to seizures, stroke, and even death. Related … a caregiver can't treat it promptly and correctly, it may lead to seizures, stroke, and even death. Related …