This podcast may save your heart – and your life!

It’s called "the silent killer" and for good reason.One in three deaths around the world is caused by cardiovascular diseases.  That’s almost 20 million people.  And with aging populations, the problem is increasing.  What happens if you have heart failure in a remote community -  and the nearest hospital is hundreds if kilometres away?  How do we ensure everyone gets good care?These are critical questions that researcher and cardiologist Heather Ross has been grappling with for decades.  She herself faced a life and death situation with her own heart and that experience had a huge impact on how she sees her work and mission.  Hope you listen to what this brilliant doctor has to say about heart health and living life to the fullest.   INFO ON GUEST:Dr. Heather Ross is head of the Division of Cardiology at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at UHN.    She’s also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.  She received the Order of Canada in 2020.  https://www.uhnresearch.ca/researcher/heather-j-rosshttps://kite-uhn.com/fibre/scientist/heather-rosshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_J._RossWe’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993