This one-day, virtual event features multidisciplinary speakers presenting a variety of topics related to rare cardiac conditions. The conference provides healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers with the chance to learn about the challenges and opportunities in understanding and treating rare cardiac conditions.
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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...
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...
Promoting Health and Wellness- An Interactive Discussion
Travel Insurance and the Implications of Pre-existing Conditions
Topic: Medications for the Patient with Aortic Disease
Topic: Aortic Disease and your Occupation
Holly Jolly Social: Come celebrate the Holidays
Checking My Blood Pressure. Please bring your blood pressure monitor cuff to confirm its accuracy.
Topic Quality of Life: The Little Things Matter Location Room H-2368 - East Foustanellas Conference Room Second floor, University of Ottawa Heart Institute Also available remotely by Microsoft Teams meeting Join the meeting (Teams) » Attention: The presenters ask participating patients and families...
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...
This event is tailored to those interested in learning about spontaneous coronary artery disease (SCAD). Explore pressing questions and concerns, exchange valuable insights with patients and experts in the field and help contribute to the collective understanding of this condition.
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.
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...
Join us for this educational day that explores key aspects of cardiac anatomy, physiology, physical assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.