Heart and cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks account for the death of more people in BC than any other disease.

Patients with heart disease and other cardiac conditions depend on the experts at VGH for specialized cardiac treatment and care. From prevention and diagnosis to minimally invasive procedures to open heart surgery to rehabilitation, the VGH cardiac team is there every step of the way.

A donation to the Cardiac Sciences team will contribute towards priorities for the Cardiac team such as helping to equip surgeons, physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals with the most sophisticated medical equipment. It could also improve patient care and develop heart disease prevention programs that will help reach British Columbians in their own communities.