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How Vancouver General Hospital is tackling the ‘next cardiac epidemic’
Read Article“Heart valve disease is underrecognized and undertreated, massively.” These are the words of Dr. David Wood, Head of Cardiology at Vancouver General…
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Happy Hearts – Celebrating 25 years of changing lives
Read ArticleAs 2022 drew to a close, Rod Alm was in a dark place. He had, in his own words, let himself go.…
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VGH expertise helps re-strengthen Tara’s heart
Read ArticleIn 2016, Tara Loutit was living a full and busy life, raising three young kids with her husband and working as a…
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From a failing heart to running marathons around the world
Read ArticleAt 62, Peter Orr worked 10 hours a day at a challenging job. He didn’t get a lot of exercise, but he…
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Health check: Identifying heart problems in women
Read ArticleHeart attacks and cardiovascular diseases are often closely associated with men, but heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalization and premature…
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At the Heart of VGH: Innovating cardiac care with Dr. Jason Andrade
Read ArticleA heartbeat is the rhythm of life. But what happens when your heartbeat is irregular? For cardiac patient Peter Orr, and thousands…
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Father saved battling cystic fibrosis
Read ArticleFather thankful for specialized care after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis
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ECMO machine saves patient from “widowmaker”
Read ArticleOn a typical weekday morning Simon Smith headed to work. He had no idea that in a few hours’ time he would…
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Behind the scenes with Dr. James Johnston
Read ArticleDr. James Johnston is a tuberculosis specialist and Head of Respiratory Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). He has a MPH from…
