Breathe In, Breathe Out: Air Quality, and Heart and Brain Health

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Breathe In, Breathe Out: Air Quality, and Heart and Brain Health

Recorded Tuesday November 10th, 2020

Presenters
Jennifer Harris
Manager, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Outreach Programs, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, ON

Patrick Goegan
Biologist, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch of Health Canada, Ottawa, ON

Moderators
Pamela Fonseca
Director, Health Systems & Policy, Heart & Stroke, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Intended Audience
Health professionals across the continuum of care, people with lived experience of heart conditions, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment, family members and care supporters of persons with lived experience, Heart & Stroke staff, members of the public, system leaders may also find this webinar informative and helpful. All are welcome to join.

About this presentation
This webinar will provide a brief overview of the relationship between air quality and heart conditions, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment, based on current evidence and experience. Additionally, as the weather changes and the impacts of COVID-19 increase the amount of time people spend indoors; indoor air quality is also raising concerns. Presenters will focus on providing practical guidance for health professionals and people living with these conditions in reducing risks of poor indoor air quality.

Key Topics:
• To discuss air quality as a risk factor for people with heart conditions, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment while exploring some of the supporting evidence.
• To share practical tips, available resources and strategies as ways to mitigate the negative impacts of indoor air pollution on one’s health, and on the health of patients and their families.
• To share practical tips for staying active through colder months
• To host an open question period, in which webinar attendees can inquire further and receive answers from the panelists and experts.

The information is intended for use by healthcare professionals for reference and education only and is not intended to be a substitute for a physician's advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your physician for personal health matters.

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