Any heart condition that leads to a sudden slowing or blockage of blood supply to the heart is referred to as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). If you have chest pain (angina), or pressure in your chest typical of a heart attack, then you are considered as having ACS until proven otherwise. ACS is a...
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A congenital heart defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. Some congenital heart defects are very minor and will never cause health problems. Others are very serious and complicated. These defects are usually discovered in infancy or early childhood due to symptoms and may be...
If you are experiencing chest pain or angina for the first time, seek immediate medical attention. What is Angina Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs whenever your heart is not receiving all the oxygen that it needs to do its job. Angina is often described as pain or pressure in...
Overview Live virtual sessions featuring multidisciplinary speakers on a variety of topics related to rare cardiac conditions. Objectives Learn how to develop a successful program for patients with rare cardiac conditions. Review discovery research and funding opportunities. Discuss strategies to...
Travel Insurance and the Implications of Pre-existing Conditions
Quality of Life: The Little Things Matter
The heartbeat is controlled by electrical impulses that normally travel on a smooth path through the heart, causing the ventricles and atria to contract in a specific order, pushing blood through the lungs and body. These electrical impulses are controlled by the heart's sinoatrial (SA) node, or...
Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, that happens when the electrical signalling in your heart is disrupted. Different types of atrial fibrillation may last for seconds or be permanent. The condition is more common in older people and can have many different causes...
Amyloidosis is a rare, chronic condition in which abnormal proteins bunch together to form amyloid deposits. These deposits can build in certain body organs such as the heart, nerves, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys, and may cause damage. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Cardiac amyloidosis is a...
Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness, usually caused by disruptions to the normal electrical activity within the heart. This leads to a complete collapse and usually requires emergency measures in order to prevent death. Often, people who experience sudden...
Neuromuscular disorders represent a heterogeneous group of genetic abnormalities affecting the normal function of nerve and muscle. The age of onset is variable and clinical presentations depend on the type of condition. Symptoms can include muscle pain, weakness, and spasms. Some conditions can...
We will review the pathophysiology, the diagnosis, and the treatments for a patient with heart failure. We will also review the management of advanced heart failure.
What Is Cardiac Sarcoidosis? Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare disease in which clusters of white blood cells, called granulomas, form in the tissue of the heart. Any part of the heart can be affected, though these cell clusters most often form in the heart muscle where they can interfere with the heart...
This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals. Speaker Bethlehem Mengesha, MD Adult Cardiac Imaging Fellow University of Ottawa Heart Institute Topic Imaging LVH phenotypes: In the thick of it Location Centre Foustanellas Auditorium H-2367 and virtually (Zoom). Cost...
This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals. Speakers Lisa Bromly MD, CCPF(AM), FCFP Focused Practice in Addiction Medicine Medical Director, TOH Substance Use Program Tali Magboo Cahill, RN MSN Advanced Practice Nurse/Program Manager Substance Use Program Topic...
2023 CCS Guidelines of Management of Patients with Long QT Syndrome
The 2023 CCS/CAIC Antiplatelet Guideline Updates: A Deeper Dive into Muddy Waters
Invasive and non-invasive characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaque
Updates from ACC 2024
Trainee involvement in clinical research: lessons learned from the RAPTOR study