CardioPrevent® is a heart health program that helps people with risk factors lower their chances of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The program accepts individuals who are at moderate to high risk for CVD. Participation requires a referral by a physician or nurse practitioner, and results are shared with the referring physician to support the coordination of care.
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The Heart Wise Exercise network connects clients, exercise professionals and healthcare professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heart Wise Exercise Frequently Asked Questions
Check out some important topics on heart health, brought to you by our University of Ottawa Heart Institute professionals.
Heart Wise Exercise works with fitness providers in your community to develop and identify programs and classes that are appropriate for people who want to stay healthy, continue with exercise after cardiovascular rehabilitation, or who may be living with a chronic health condition.
Frequently asked questions about Heart Wise Exercise.
HeartWise Education
Users can follow a personalized exercise program, receive coaching tips, keep track of their progress, and access dozens of heart-healthy resources.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Prevention, Rehabilitation and Wellness team is hard at work developing and testing future programs to help people learn about their heart and vascular health and enable them to initiate and/or maintain heart-healthy behaviours to improve their overall quality of life.
View past webinars for patients and healthcare professionals.
Heart Wise Exercise started in Ottawa and is a program of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The model has been adapted by several partners who have developed HWE networks in their regions.
Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your health. When you increase your physical activity even a little, at any age, disease development and progression are slowed down.
Risk factors
The terms “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably despite clear and distinct definitions.
Physical activity is important to your overall health. The Heart Wise Exercise symbol helps you find physical activity programs that are safe and appropriate for your particular situation.