What Do I Need to Know About Heart Disease?

February is Heart Health month, and with the heartiest (ahem) of holidays coming up, in the form of Valentine's Day, what better time to bring attention to how you can keep your heart healthy and strong? Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada, and is the first leading cause of premature death in women. Here, Medcan director of cardiology, Dr. Beth Abramson, joins Dr. Peter Nord to break down everything you need to know about heart disease, and the main risk factors that cause it. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk, how the risk factors are different for women, and how COVID-19 can affect your heart. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.