#ListenToYourHeart
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week September 16 -22
Heart Valve Voice Canada has been leading Canada’s national awareness campaign for the past five years and is proud to have the Canadian Cardiovascular Society as partner of the 2024 campaign.
Described as ‘the next cardiac' epidemic’, heart valve disease affects over one million Canadians, yet public awareness remains low.
Heart valve disease is common, serious but treatable. Breathlessness, dizziness or fatigue are all signs you might have heart valve disease. But some people have no symptoms at all.
A simple stethoscope check is the first step to detect heart valve disease. So a regular stethoscope check with a healthcare provider is a good idea.
So if you feel like something’s wrong, then listen to your heart!
“Listen To Your Heart” stethoscope check events
Heart Valve Voice Canada is excited to partner with the Canadian Cardiovascular Society to offer free stethoscope check events during Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week, September 16 - 22, 2024.
Don’t leave your heart health to chance—make plans to attend one of these events!
Empower Webinar Series
In recognition of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week (16-22 September), Heart Valve Voice Canada is delighted to partner with Global Heart Hub for this patient-centred webinar on shared decision-making for heart valve disease. We are pleased to feature a distinguished panel of experts who will discuss the importance of shared decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
Join us for this informative session to learn how shared decision-making can enhance your healthcare journey and improve outcomes for heart valve disease patients.
Patient Stories
Dave’s heart valve story
““I now know the breathlessness I felt was a warning sign, but I was unaware of heart valve disease.””
Resources
Symptom Tracker
Our symptom tracker has been developed to help people who think they may have heart valve disease, or other cardiac conditions, prior to or during consultation periods with their doctor. It captures symptoms to help you and your doctor understand your health and assist with diagnosis and ongoing care planning.
Initial Consultation Guide
This guide will help you prepare for an appointment with your doctor and support an efficient, informative, and helpful consultation. It outlines the types of questions your doctor may ask you during the consultation, as well as questions you'll want to consider asking.
Shared decision making
People diagnosed with heart valve disease are often confronted with a wide range of treatment options. Shared decision-making involves doctors and patients working together to choose the most suitable treatment, based on the patient’s preferences and goals as well as clinical evidence and the care team’s expertise. These resources aim to support people with heart valve disease in participating in decision-making about their care.
Get the shared-decision making guide
