For more than 70 years, Heart & Stroke has been at the forefront of tackling the most pressing issues related to heart disease and stroke. As one of the largest non-governmental funders of heart and brain research in Canada, Heart & Stroke drives life-saving medical breakthroughs and acts as a catalyst to bring together the brightest minds to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. Since its inception in 1952, Heart & Stroke has invested over $1.63 billion in clinical research. Heart & Stroke is also the guidelines-setting body for CPR, emergency cardiovascular care and first aid for all of Canada, and one of Canada’s largest providers of resuscitation education.