Myview Cardiac Wellness

02/27/2026

Check out our OHIP-covered Cardiac Risk Reduction Clinic!

Our Cardiac Risk Reduction Clinic offers nurse practitioner–led, evidence-based care for both primary and secondary prevention. We provide expert assessment, personalized treatment, and ongoing support to help you protect your heart health — all covered by OHIP.

High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess weight are leading drivers of heart attack, stroke, and other vascular complications. But these risks can be managed.

Ask your healthcare provider for a referral to our Cardiac Risk Reduction Clinic (formally known as the Lipid Clinic). Referrals are available at www.pace-cardiology.com

02/24/2026

Suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib) and don’t have a healthcare provider?

No worries, we offer an atrial fibrillation (AFib) self-referral service. Simply fill in our form, and a PACE nurse practitioner will assess you for atrial fibrillation (AFib), and refer you to a PACE cardiologist if deemed necessary.

Scan the QR code, or click here for the self-referral form: bit.ly/3AXk3ux 
or, visit our website at www.pace-cardiology.com to access our referral page.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept self-referrals for other cardiac conditions at this time.

Main Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), include:

 • Palpitations: Racing or fluttering heartbeat.
 • Fatigue: Unusual tiredness.
 • Shortness of Breath: Especially during activity or lying down.
 • Dizziness: Feeling faint or lightheaded.
 • Chest Pain: Pressure or discomfort.
 • Exercise Intolerance: Difficulty with physical activity.

Some cases are silent and detected only during routine exams. Seek emergency care for severe chest pain, fainting, or sudden shortness of breath.

02/20/2026

Coronary Angiography Discovery (1958): Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 6)

Dr. F. Mason Sones Jr. accidentally discovered coronary angiography, a technique for visualizing the coronary arteries, which became essential for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease.

Known as the father of coronary angiography, Dr. F. Mason Sones Jr. (1918-1985) was a pioneering cardiologist whose accidental discovery of coronary angiography in 1958 revolutionized cardiology. This breakthrough at the Cleveland Clinic allowed for the first clear visualization of coronary arteries in living patients, leading to advances in coronary artery bypass surgery and interventional cardiology. Before his work, diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease was extremely challenging. This serendipitous discovery provided the first clear visualization of coronary arteries in living patients, enabling accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. Today, over 3 million coronary angiograms are performed annually worldwide, reflecting the lasting impact of his contribution.

Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history with numerous milestones that have significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of heart diseases.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some interesting historical facts about key cardiology milestones.

For more information on PACE Cardiology visit, www.pace-cardiology.com.

 

02/20/2026

First Heart Transplant (1967): Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 7)

Christiaan Neethling Barnard (1922–2001), a South African cardiac surgeon, performed the world's first successful human heart transplant on December 3, 1967, at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. His groundbreaking achievement revolutionized the field of cardiac surgery and opened new possibilities for organ transplantation, making him a globally recognized figure in medicine.

Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history with numerous milestones that have significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of heart disease. These achievements reflect the remarkable progress in cardiology, driven by innovation and dedicated research, leading to better diagnostics, treatments, and overall cardiac care.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some interesting historical facts about key cardiology milestones.

For more information on PACE Cardiology, visit www.pace-cardiology.com

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

❤️ A Sweet Tip for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day

If someone surprises you with a box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day, here’s a simple (and surprisingly effective!) tip: pop them in the freezer and savour them over time.

Freezing chocolates helps slow down mindless snacking, encourages mindful treats, and lets you enjoy a little sweetness without overindulging — proving that heart-healthy living doesn’t mean giving up what you love.

Small habits add up. Here’s to balance, moderation, and loving your heart this Valentine’s Day. 💕

02/09/2026

Heart-Lung Machine Invention (1953): Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 5)

Dr. John Gibbon (1903-1973) developed the first successful heart-lung machine, which allowed surgeons to perform open-heart surgeries by taking over the function of the heart and lungs during the procedure.

In 1930, after witnessing a patient’s death during a pulmonary embolectomy, Dr. John Gibbon conceived the idea of a machine to support cardiac and respiratory functions during surgery. Over the next decade, he and his wife Mary developed devices that maintained complete pulmonary cardiac bypass in cats for 25 minutes. In the late 1940s, Gibbon convinced IBM President Thomas J. Watson to help create a more advanced device. And the rest is history.

Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history with numerous milestones that have significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of heart disease.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some interesting historical facts about key cardiology milestones. For more information on PACE Cardiology visit www.pace-cardiology.com

 
 

02/07/2026

Knowing what to do in an emergency can change everything. Join us and learn how to save a life at our CPR Workshop. We’ll teach you essential, hands-on skills that could help protect the people you love.

This non-certificate workshop covers CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to help someone who is choking, and how to safely use an AED.

📅 Join us Saturday, February 21, 2026

⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:00 PM

Learn more and reserve your spot through YorkSimcoeMuskoka@sja.ca or call 705-726-0991.

02/06/2026

Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 4)

First Successful Cardiac Surgery: 1893

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams founded the first black-owned hospital in the US, and performed the world's first successful heart surgery, in 1893.

Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history with numerous milestones that have significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of heart disease.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some interesting historical facts about key cardiology milestones.

For more information on PACE Cardiology, visit www.pace-cardiology.com

02/05/2026

💙 Support between visits matters.

Heartline offers Pace Cardiology patients nurse support for questions like:
• New or changing symptoms
• Medication side effects
• Heart health concerns
• What to do next

📞 Call Heartline:
Newmarket: 905-953-7917 (Press 4)
Barrie: 705-721-4422 (Press 4)

Available during clinic hours only.
Heartline does not book or change appointments.

For more information on PACE Cardiology, visit www.pace-cardiology.com

01/26/2026

Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 1)

The Discovery of Blood Circulation in 1628.

Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history with numerous milestones that have significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of heart diseases. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some interesting historical facts about key cardiology milestones.

These milestones reflect the remarkable progress in cardiology, driven by innovation and dedicated research, leading to better diagnostics, treatments, and overall cardiac care.

For more information on cardiac care, visit our website at www.pace-cardiology.com

01/26/2026

Cardiologist Offers Safe Snow Shovelling Tips

Considering that the Toronto area is covered in record breaking snow, this story is worth reposting….

The snow is here, again! But before you start digging, there are some chilling health hazards to keep in mind.
“Shovelling snow can be deadly to someone’s heart if it’s not healthy or fit enough to take on that level of exertion,” explains Dr. Brad Dibble, a cardiologist with PACE Cardiology. “It’s a classic story: sudden cold weather exertion can strain the heart enough to trigger a heart attack or cause sudden cardiac death.”
Here’s why: “Shovelling heavy snow will lead to a significant increase in your blood pressure and heart rate. If there’s an unstable plaque in a heart artery, that strain may be enough to lead to plaque rupture and that’s what causes a heart attack. Even if it doesn’t, it can be enough extra work to cause angina, which is chest tightness because the heart isn't getting as much blood flow as it needs for the extra workload,” explains Dr. Dibble.
While shovelling snow isn’t usually a problem for the healthy and fit, it can be risky for the elderly or for people with known heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smokers, or for the habitually sedentary. Snow shovelling is particularly taxing because the majority of the workload is on your arms rather than your legs.
The cardiologist offers the following heart-safe snow shovelling advice: “Talk to your doctor before shovelling heavy snow. I would advise against it if you are older, have had a heart attack, stroke, or previous angioplasty, stents in heart arteries or heart surgery until you've been cleared for that level of exertion.”
If you do shovel, “avoid shovelling first thing in the morning because that’s when your blood pressure tends to be at its highest and your blood is most prone to clotting,” he advises. Instead, warm up your muscles before shovelling by taking a quick 20 to 30 minute walk.
Furthermore, “don’t drink coffee, smoke or eat big meals before shovelling or during breaks. Coffee and to***co are stimulants and will elevate your blood pressure and heart rate. Digesting a meal will divert blood from the heart to the stomach which isn't good when the heart needs that blood flow for exertion.”
Call 911 if you think you are having a heart attack.






Yaariv Khaykin
Heart & Stroke