Heart disease includes a wide variety of conditions. A woman must seek a heart specialist who can determine the best form of treatment for her particular situation. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, medication and/or surgery and other procedures.

• Cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Medications
• Women benefit from bypass surgery

For general information about surgeries and other procedures used to treat heart disease in Canada, click here to visit the website of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

For information about surgeries and other procedures used to treat stroke, click here.