Pace Cardiology

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

💙 Patient care goes beyond appointments — it’s about compassion, connection, and support when it matters most.

We’re grateful when patients take the time to share their experiences, and today we’d like to recognize Breanna, Administrative Assistant at PACE Cardiology, for her exceptional kindness and dedication to patient care.

Thank you, Breanna, for living our values and making a meaningful difference for our patients every day.

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

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

 
 

02/06/2026

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.

02/05/2026

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.

02/03/2026

At Pace Cardiology, exceptional care goes beyond clinical expertise — it’s about compassion, professionalism, and showing up for patients when it matters most. 💙

We’re proud to share this heartfelt testimonial recognizing Kristen for her outstanding dedication and calm, patient-centred care.

02/02/2026

Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 3)

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Development (1903)

In 1903, Dutch physiologist and medical doctor Willem Einthoven (21 May 1860 – 29 September 1927) developed the electrocardiogram, a tool that records the electrical activity of the heart. He won the Nobel Prize in 1924 for this work, which remains a critical diagnostic tool in cardiology.

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.

01/27/2026

Cardiology Milestones Throughout History | Part 2
🩺 The Invention of the Stethoscope (1816)

In 1816, French physician René Laennec forever changed cardiac care with the invention of the stethoscope. Seeking a more effective and respectful way to examine patients, Laennec created the first stethoscope using a rolled piece of paper—discovering that it actually amplified heart sounds.

This breakthrough marked the beginning of auscultation, allowing physicians to better detect heart murmurs, abnormal rhythms, and other cardiac conditions. Over time, the stethoscope evolved from a simple wooden tube into the modern, binaural instrument still essential to cardiovascular care today—remaining a powerful symbol of medicine and clinical expertise.

Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history filled with innovations like this one. Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue highlighting key milestones that have shaped how we diagnose, treat, and care for patients with heart disease.

These advancements reflect the remarkable progress in cardiology—driven by curiosity, innovation, and dedicated research—all in the pursuit of better heart health outcomes.

🔗 For more information on cardiac care, visit www.pace-cardiology.com



Yaariv Khaykin

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

01/25/2026

Cold weather can put extra strain on your heart ❄️❤️

Bundle up, keep moving, and don’t ignore symptoms. Winter is a great time to check in on your heart health.

At Pace Cardiology, we’re here to support your heart through every season. Visit us at www.pace-cardiology.com