Heart Murmurs
February 2007
CASE: Cardiac Athletic Society of Edmonton
Web Page --- http://www.edmontoncase.org

THANK YOU to the telephone committee.
Please do it again for this speaker.

From Our Education Program Director
 

More good news...this month's guest speaker is Rene Breault, Pharmacist, U of A Hospital, he has agreed to do a presentation on medications commonly prescribed to cardiac patients. As well, he plans to give us some general information regarding the taking of prescription drugs. Most will welcome this opportunity of being up dated on cardiac drugs - their uses, benefits, side effects and precautions etc. 

 

Rene has a B.Sc. degree in Pharmacy and is currently involved in studies leading to his doctorate in Pharmacy. In addition, he has a wealth of clinical experience in pharmacy practice, has published articles in scientific journals, and has teaching experience as a clinical instructor in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Moreover, Rene possesses a rich background of experiences as guest lecturer, tutor and facilitator having completed clinical rotations in pediatric and anticoagulation departments at the University of Alberta Hospital. He holds active professional memberships in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Pharmacists Association of Alberta, and the Canadian College of Clinical Pharmacy. He participates in volunteer activities such as investigating committee member, Alberta College of Pharmacists, Contributor to "Ask the Expert" Column, Your Health Magazine for Capital Health. In his spare time, he co-chairs the education committee for the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Alberta Branch.

Time: 7 pm

Location: Alberta School for the Deaf
6240 – 114 Street

Please call Dave at 465-2685 if you have any suggestions for other topics and guest speakers.

 ARCHIVIST

CASE has an Archivist. We are very fortunate to have Dave Fleiger take on this job along with his duties as the BEST damn program director we ever had. He will be gathering information on CASE over the next year[s]. Please contact him at 465-2685 with any clippings, stories, lies or pictures you may be in an old shoebox in the basement or garage.
 

CASE is Looking for Help

Since the retirement of long time Executive Ellsworth Halberg we require a new Director. All members are welcome to come to meetings. The next Executive meeting is on Tuesday March 13, 2007 at South East Edmonton Seniors 9350 – 82 Street. Interested members please contact any of the Executives listed above.
 

Monthly Social Breakfast February

South East Edmonton Seniors 9350 – 82 Street
Breakfast will begin at 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 28. Someone will win a free breakfast.
The January winner was Glen Gregory.
 

Annual Dues are now due.

Cost is $153.00 for full membership including Education/Self Help and $138.00 for additional exercise member. The cost for only Education/self Help is $15.00. Contact Membership Director Ron Kirschner at exercise or call at 436-0402

New Web Site Address

Please note our new web address is www.edmontoncase.org
Email is info@edmontoncase.org .

The old address will remain until August.

Weigh In

We have started the weigh in of all members in January and will be updating your weight once a month until May. As an option only some members have put $5.00 into a pool. The winner is determined the highest percentage lost rather than total pounds.

Hearts and Flowers

If you are aware of any member who has taken ill, has been confined to their home, or has been hospitalized, please e-mail this information info@edmontoncase.org or call Burn Evans 435-1285, Barry Latham 452-2611 or Glen Gregory 434-3336.

Coming Events:

1) Education/self help meeting February 26, 7 pm Alberta School for the Deaf.
2) Future Education self help meeting and Annual General Meeting Monday April 2.
3) Summer BBQ date Friday June 22, 2007.

4) Christmas Party December 9, 2007

Please make a note, that to the school for the deaf will be closed for Spring Break the last week of March.

 

The Education/Self help meeting and Annual General Meeting date is moved to Monday April 2, 2007 at 7 pm.

There will be an addition to the newsletter, which will be called PAGE 3 for the next few months. We want feedback on PAGE 3 if you want it or don’t want it or don’t care.

 

If you have some thing that you want us to put into the newsletter or delete then Email: info@edmontoncase.org 

Health Info

Want to learn more about cholesterol then go to the Internet put in the web address below and click on the watch video icon. Be patient as it takes a little time to hook up.

http://hco_heart.healthology.com/heart-health/video1820.htm

RECIPE

Orange-Prune Muffins
Prunes are an exceptional source of soluble fiber, which helps lower blood cholesterol.

• 12-pitted prunes cut into eighths

• 1/4 cup orange juice

• 3/4 cup buttermilk

• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

• 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons molasses

• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

• 1 egg

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.

2. Spray 12 muffin tin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line them with paper liners.

3. Cook the prunes and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat 4 minutes, or until the liquid has nearly evaporated. Remove from the heat and stir in the buttermilk and orange zest.

4. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; make a well in the center.

5. In another medium-size bowl combine the oil, molasses, sugar and egg, and mix until blended. Add the prunes and cracked wheat, and mix until blended. Pour the mixture into the well in the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake 20 minutes, or until the muffins are firm and browned.

7. Makes 12 muffins

Nutrition Information (per muffin)
• calories 172  
• fat 5g (saturated 0.8g)  
• cholesterol 18mg   
• sodium 171mg  
• dietary fiber 2g  
• calcium 52mg  
• iron 1mg  
• potassium 168mg  
• vitamin C 4mg  
• vitamin E 4 mg