Cardiovascular conditions are diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke. These conditions develop when damage, narrowing, or dysfunction disrupts the cardiovascular system’s ability to pump blood and deliver oxygen throughout your body. For women, understanding these conditions isn’t just about learning medical terminology. It’s about recognizing that heart disease looks different in female bodies, presents with different symptoms, and kills more Canadian women than all forms of cancer combined.
When Sarah, a 52-year-old marketing …



