Heart valve disease is common, serious but treatable

Early detection with a simple stethoscope check is essential. 
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It is important to monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention if they change or worsen. Hospitals remain equipped to treat patients safely during COVID-19. If your heart says so, just go!
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Patient success story:
An Ironman comeback

Avid cyclist and Ironman participant, Fabio had to take a break from sport because he needed heart surgery due to bicuspid aortic valve stenosis. However, it didn't take him long to get back on the bicycle and back in the race.
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Be prepared for your upcoming hospital stay

May 15, 2023

Packing the right items and being prepared for your hospital stay can remove some of the stress of your upcoming treatment. Anticipating what you will need when you come home can also help you focus on your recovery and support your journey back to an active life.

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Virginia becomes the first patient to get a minimally invasive mitral valve procedure in Saskatchewan

April 24, 2023

When Virginia got the call telling her she didn’t have to travel to Toronto for her valve procedure, she couldn’t believe it. Until that moment, Virginia and her daughter were contemplating the worry of a long flight from Saskatchewan, finding a place to stay, and the stress of undergoing a heart-related procedure. But that call changed everything, for the better.

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Better access to care for mitral valve patients in Saskatchewan thanks to champion efforts by local cardiologist

April 22, 2023

Heart valve disease patients who live in Saskatchewan and are candidates for a transcatheter mitral valve repair procedure, can now get the procedure done in their home province, avoiding personal out-of-province travel costs, health risks, and accompanying stress.

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