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December 2014
New Heart Failure Drug Promises to Improve Outcomes for Patients
A heart failure expert discusses what we know so far about the new drug LCZ696 and what it means for physicians and patients.
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December 2014
CCC 2014: The Future of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation
A vision for “CVD Prevention and Rehabilitation in the 21st Century”.
December 2014
CCC 2014: Mobile Devices and Information Technology for Improving Care
Ways information technology and health care do or could intersect to improve patient care and health promotion.
December 2014
CCC and AHA 2014 Conference Highlights
Read detailed coverage of CCC and AHA 2014 – highlights include text messaging and mobile apps for health promotion, updates on atrial fibrillation and the future of cardiac rehabilitation.
October 2014
CCC 2014: Gaining Weight Over Time Can Start the Process of Heart Disease
News from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2014: Long-term weight gain found to trigger the first step in the development of arterial disease, independent of other risk factors.
October 2014
Aortic Disease: The Elephant in the Room
Aortic disease often goes undiscovered until an emergency arises, making increased awareness important for the rapid diagnosis that can save lives.
October 2014
Too Much Sodium Linked to 1.65 Million Deaths Annually
A Harvard University study illustrates the human cost of our over-developed taste for salt.
October 2014
CCC 2014:Heart Institute Program Guide
Download the Heart Institute’s program guide for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.
July 2014
Most Canadian Women Are Unaware of the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Heart Disease
First-ever Canadian survey of women’s attitudes and knowledge about heart disease reveals major gaps between what they know and what they think they know.
July 2014
Women and Heart Disease
The Beat sat down with Kathryn Ascah, MD, to talk about the issue of women and heart disease
June 2014
Surviving and Thriving with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Today, close to 90% of congenital heart disease patients reach adulthood.
June 2014
The Benefits and Risks of Statins
A leading expert on managing cholesterol explains the ins and outs of these widely prescribed drugs.