
Featuring expert guests, inspiring personal stories and new insights about heart and brain health, The Beat bridges cutting-edge science with the realities of living with heart disease or stroke. Hosted by Caroline Lavallée, someone who understands the experience of heart disease firsthand, The Beat podcast is for everyone who is living with these conditions, is caring for someone who is, or is si... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Health & FitnessSociety & CultureMental Health | ||||

Anyone can experience a stroke, but they affect men and women differently. Women are often in caregiver positions, meaning they sometimes don’t take the time to prioritize their recovery and mental health after a stroke, leading to worse outcomes.
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In Canada, Indigenous populations are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, and often have less access to health care as well as information about their risks and how to manage them. The systemic racism that has historically impacted Indigenou... more
Your heart and brain are deeply interconnected. So, if you experience a heart condition or stroke, both your heart and brain can potentially be affected. Despite this, the Canadian medical system remains siloed, resulting in missed diagnoses and oppo... more
When it comes to heart health, there are lots of questions, and sometimes the answers can be confusing.
In this special episode, host Caroline Lavallée interviews Dr Ratika Parkash, a cardiac electrophysiologist, and asks her common listener questio... more
When a parent is struck by a serious medical event, it affects the entire family, including children. It can be difficult to know what to do in these situations, and how to best support children going through this difficult and stressful situation.
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It’s dramatic, scary and unexpected. But when someone’s heart suddenly stops, you can help save them. The combination of hands-only CPR and AED (an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a heart) can double a person’s chance of surviving cardi... more
A silent killer is on the rise in Canada. With no signs or symptoms, high blood pressure (or hypertension) can easily go undiagnosed. And that’s dangerous because high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart... more
Heart disease and stroke affect women differently from men. One big factor just starting to be understood is the stages of a woman’s life. Listen as we trace the impact of pregnancy and menopause on heart disease and stroke risk, and why women are mo... more
This is such an important topic to unpack and I’m so glad this show exists. Love to hear from folks with lived experience.
The podcast has some good information on how to deal with heart failure. In the anecdotes, the heart events came as total surprises. I would like to hear scientific measures to predict and prevent heart disease. I am afraid that The Heart & Stroke Foundation does not know how to prevent heart disease. Particularly, the ridiculous diet suggestions are very sad.
Taking an unflinching look at heart disease and stroke, The Beat by Heart & Stroke Foundation shines a light on the causes and impacts of these deadly diseases. By including both physician and patient voices, the podcast offers a balanced view of the issue, weaving a compelling narrative along the way.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to take preventative measures against heart disease and stroke, The Beat offers a credible source of health information you can trust in the sea o... more
I’m a heart attack survivor and recently diagnosed with mildly reduced heart failure. It’s great to hear a podcast so well done that focuses on the subject. Thank you and keep up the good work!
This show is very informative and teaches me about how my most important organ works.
I am really appreciating all of the signs and symptoms to be aware of and how to deal with them. The true life stories and input of experts are encouraging in our battle against this prevalent disease.
My husband is just recovering from a heart attack and it was great to find these informative sessions. A lot of good information for both of us
Thanks
Appreciate getting expert insights as well as hearing the real life stories it makes for an interesting and engaging and informative podcast and it’s important to so many Canadians.Thx You!
The podcast has some good information on how to deal with heart failure. In the anecdotes, the heart events came as total surprises. I would like to hear scientific measures to predict and prevent heart disease. I am afraid that The Heart & Stroke Foundation does not know how to prevent heart disease.
Caring for someone who has a heart problem is very challenging. Although I attended CPR training, listening to this kind of Podcast helps me a lot to be more confident in providing care to my family member.
Awesome podcasts that everyone should listen to.
Less of a podcast and more of a collection of sound bites and clips
This is a great series talking about some of the most important facts people need to know about heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke. The information is presented by doctors and professors and is explained very clearly. Personal stories about people’s experiences are also told in a very engaging and useful fashion, telling us what to do if we see someone having a heart attack or stroke and how to respond to potentially save that person’s life. Even if we haven’t been trained in CPR there are ... more
Very informative podcast. Appreciate the personal stories from real people who have been through it along with the knowledge from experts. The episode on the women’s heart health was really eye opening for me.
This has been very interesting to listen to, having family members who have had similar experiences.
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