Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Wellness Risk Assessment and Monitoring

There are many faces of cardiovascular risk that may impact the future of nearly a quarter of all Canadians.  Hypertension is a major risk factor that contributes to more than 72,000 fatal heart attacks and strokes each year in this country alone. Left untreated, high blood pressure can also lead to kidney and heart failure. With nearly 76 million baby boomers now approaching mid-life and beyond the numbers will continue to rise.

Heart Failure

• Heart failure is described as a "new epidemic"
• It is estimated that there are 400,000 Canadians living with congestive heart failure (CHF).
• Tens of millions in North American will discover symptoms during the next five years

Hypertension

• Five million Canadian adults have high blood pressure, representing 22% of the adult population. 
• Of Canadians with high blood pressure:  42% are unaware of their condition.  Only 16% have it treated and under control.
• High blood pressure is a major cause of congestive heart failure and end-stage renal failure

Diabetes

• According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (2004), about 1.3 million Canadians aged 12 and over, or 5% of the population, report that they have been diagnosed with diabetes.
• In 2002, diabetes and its complications cost the Canadian society an estimated $13.2 billion.
• They are at risk for heart disease, circulatory problems, vision problems
• Blood pressure control can help reduce long-term complications.

Stroke

• Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Canada.
• Seven percent of all deaths in Canada are due to stroke.
• Each year, more than 14,000 Canadians die from stroke.

Every 7 minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke.
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels and stroke) accounts for the death of more Canadians than any other disease.
Dr. Fox utlizes a hemodynamic monitoring device as well as state of the art risk assessment testing through independent laboratories to assess and monitor your condition for optimal wellness.  Infrared thermography provides imaging that allows us to monitor trends in your body’s circulation.  We help you develop a protocol that will optimize your state of health and give you the tools you need to monitor your success.  We do not diagnose cardiovascular disease.  Our clinic provides wellness assessments to help you with your prevention strategy.   
Dr. Fox is certified in Chelation by the American College for the Advancement of Medicine.  She is also author of the book ‘Heart Health with Natural Medicine’ and the soon to be release book ‘Getting to the Heart of the Matter’.