Canadian Cardiovascular Society

03/05/2026

Join us on March 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET for Cardiopulmonary Crossroads: Detection and Treatment of CVD in Patients with COPD, a deep dive into how to detect and manage CVD in patients living with COPD.

Hear from expert presenters as they unpack epidemiology, mechanisms, screening strategies, and integrated treatment approaches that improve outcomes.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4rSqtAh

03/05/2026

🚨 The CCC 2026 Call for Science is NOW OPEN! 🚨
Submit your research and showcase your work at the 2026 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Ottawa this October 15-17!
🔗 Submit your science here: https://bit.ly/40KXvq5

02/22/2026

The CCS Heart Valve Disease Working Group is updating wait time benchmarks for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention (TAVI).

“With the changes in procedural volumes of TAVI, it is timely and important for CCS to update and establish new benchmarks for these life-saving procedures.” – Dr. Jessica Forcillo, Chair, CCS Heart Valve Disease working group

📖 Read the full article here: https://ccs.ca/news/the-ccs-to-update-wait-time-benchmarks-for-tavi/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

02/22/2026

Looking for resources in honour of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day 2026? Don’t miss our curated collection of articles from CCS Journals available here: https://ccs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HVDAD-Journal-picks-2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

02/20/2026

Join us next Wednesday, February 25, for Part 2 of our PAH Education Series: From Diagnosis to Management: Practical Tips for PAH from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
Register here: https://my.ccs.ca/CCSMembers/TopClass/TopClass_Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=25TC1PAH02&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

02/19/2026

02/16/2026

❤ Heart Month 2026 is in full swing, and our CCS Journals team has pulled together a standout collection of must-read articles you’ll actually want to bookmark. Click here to access and learn something new! https://ccs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Heart-Month-Journal-picks-2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

02/13/2026

Today, the CCS team is proudly participating in Wear Red Canada to raise awareness for women’s heart health. This campaign highlights the importance of early detection, research, and advocacy to combat heart disease, the leading cause of premature death for women in Canada.

Here’s to supporting women’s heart health—today and every day. ❤️

02/11/2026

In recognition of Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week, we encourage all to take this opportunity to read and share our curated collection of CHD articles from CCS Journals available here: https://ccs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CHD-Journal-picks-2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

02/10/2026

We are grateful to conclude our day on Parliament Hill with a visit from Prime Minister Mark Carney. Advocating for the heart health of Canadians is a critical part of our mission, and these opportunities to connect with decision-makers in Canada are invaluable. Thank you to all who stopped by 'Taking the Political Pulse' – our Advocacy Day held in partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute.

02/10/2026

Taking the Political Pulse: It was a pleasure to meet with MP Jacques Ramsey Parl, Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and MP Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, today on Parliament Hill for CCS Day to discuss the importance of improving the heart health of Canadians.

Pictured with CCS President Dr. Sean Virani and Dr. Rob Beanlands, President and CEO of UOHI, highlighting the value of simple, evidence-based screening to support early detection and better heart health outcomes for Canadians.

02/10/2026

Taking the Political Pulse on Parliament Hill! The Canadian Cardiovascular Society is working in partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute on Parliament Hill today to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of early detection and timely access to care across Canada. Glad to connect with MP Mike Kelloway, Dr. Sharon Mulvagh, our CCS President Dr. Sean Virani, Dr. Stephanie P**n and Dr. Rod Zimmerman.