Swelling of the ankles and legs (edema) is a common symptom of congestive heart failure. This occurs because the heart is not pumping blood effectively, causing fluid to build up in the body.

There were approximately 17,000 patient visits to The New Brunswick Heart Centre in 2023.

On average, the heart beats about 100,000 times a day. Each beat involves the heart valves opening and closing to regulate blood flow through the heart's chambers and into the rest of the body.

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat, meaning that the heart may beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.

Angina is not a heart attack; it is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. While it is a symptom of coronary artery disease and can precede a heart attack, it does not indicate that a heart attack is occurring.

Aspirin is commonly used as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of a heart attack. It works by inhibiting platelets from forming clots that can block arteries.

The New Brunswick Heart Centre held its official opening ceremony on March 18, 1991. This marked a significant milestone, as before this date, patients requiring heart surgery had to travel out of province.

While the New Brunswick Heart Centre provides a comprehensive range of cardiac services. Patients requiring heart transplantation typically go to centers in Halifax or Toronto.

Studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, can reduce the risk of heart disease by 25%.

Within one year of quitting smoking, the risk of heart disease drops by half, showcasing the cardiovascular benefits of quitting smoking. After 15 years, your risk of heart disease is the same as a non-smoker.

For optimal heart health, a combination of aerobic exercises (such as walking, jogging, or swimming) and strength training exercises is recommended.

The left ventricle is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body through the aorta. It is the thickest and most muscular chamber of the heart because it needs to generate enough force to distribute blood throughout the body.

The New Brunswick Heart Centre serves a large population, extending its care to approximately 1 million people.

80% of patients who receive care at the New Brunswick Heart Centre come from outside the Saint John region. This statistic highlights the Heart Centre's vital role as leading medical centre for cardiac care.