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CAPIO · Cardiovascular Assessment, Prevention,
and Intervention Organization

Prevent when you can.
Act when it matters most.

CAPIO is a Québec-wide interdisciplinary organization working to close the gap between cardiovascular knowledge and action.

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The scale of it

9.1 milliondeaths, 2021

people died from ischaemic heart disease in 2021.

World Health Organization

1 in 8deaths worldwide

World Health Organization

80%of it preventable

of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable.

Heart & Stroke

HOW?

  1. KNOW YOUR RISK.
  2. RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS.
  3. ACT FAST. TIME IS MUSCLE.
  1. Blood pressure
  2. Cholesterol
  3. Diabetes
  4. Smoking
  5. Physical activity
  6. Family history
Chest discomfort
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Nausea or vomiting
Light-headedness or unusual fatigue
Jaw, neck, arm, shoulder or back discomfort

Not a diagnostic tool. If you suspect a heart attack, call 911.

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heart muscleillustrative — the glass is not a measurement
Learn to recognise it

What CAPIO does

We don’t just tell people cardiovascular disease matters.

We teach people what to do about it.

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Prevent when you can. Act when it matters most.

CAPIO, Cardiovascular Assessment, Prevention & Intervention Organization

CAPIO provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your individual cardiovascular risk. If you believe you or someone else may be experiencing a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately.

© CAPIO

An academic-medical collaborative

Built across four institutions,
for one province.

  • McGill University
  • Université de Montréal
  • Université Laval
  • Université de Sherbrooke
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