In 2020, for the first time in decades, the rate of hypertension among Canadians increased1. Hypertension is the leading cause of preventable death and disability in Canada, meaning treatment reduces the risk of adverse outcomes like heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, rates of treatment and control of hypertension are decreasing, particularly among women over 60 […]
Managing modifiable risk factors for heart attack and stroke can significantly reduce your risk of a serious cardiovascular event. According to Stats Canada, strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in Canada and the 3rd leading cause of death. Cardiovascular or ischemic heart disease affects 1 in 12 Canadian adults and is the second […]
Sheila Phillips has learned over the years the importance of preventative healthcare. Now that the Kitchener, Ont.-based IT entrepreneur is approaching 50, maintaining healthy blood pressure levels has become a priority. “Both sides of my family have multitudes of heart issues,” she said. “My 81-year-old mother has blood pressure readings that are off the Richter […]
When it comes to your blood pressure, the most important first step is knowing your numbers. Measuring and monitoring correctly is simple. Follow these steps and review Hypertension Canada’s guidelines and patient resources. Your results, along with other factors affecting blood pressure such as diet, exercise and stress will help you and your health care […]
Monitoring and treating your blood pressure is an essential health habit that we now know is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hypertension is a preventable and treatable condition that when well-controlled, decreases your risk of severe COVID-19 complications. There has never been a more important time to take control of your cardiovascular health! High […]
We’ve all seen the headlines. Covid continues to spread at an unprecedented rate, and lockdowns abound. In the spirit of the season, the PreCardix® team got together (virtually) and came up with some great ways to celebrate a more low-key holiday season this year. 1. Let it go. The entire world is in the same […]
Early identification of high blood pressure is critical. Hypertension is the leading cause of preventable premature death worldwide. Early and effective intervention significantly lowers your risk of having a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. If you currently have or think you might develop hypertension, regular monitoring helps you and your health care […]
Many factors cause hypertension or high blood pressure. Some of these risk factors are non-modifiable such as age or family history, but most are modifiable, meaning we can change them. Stress is one of several modifiable risk factors for hypertension. In our fast-paced and stress-filled world, stress management has become essential for mental and physical […]
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause of preventable early death globally. It’s preventable because hypertension, once diagnosed, can be treated. Effective and early high blood pressure treatment reduces the risk of having a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke. In Canada, over half of adults are hypertensive or pre-hypertensive, […]
To our incredible PreCardix® community, and each human-being on our planet, looking after your health has never been more critical – for yourself and others. As COVID-19 continues to burden our health care system, it’s our responsibility to maintain the aspects of our health and wellbeing that we can control. According to Public Health Agency […]