Canadian Cardiovascular Society

03/18/2026

Stay on top of your key 2026 tax deadlines with a physician-friendly calendar from our Affinity program partner, designed to keep your planning smooth and stress-free.

Learn more here: https://invested.mdm.ca/2026-tax-dates-and-deadlines-calendar/?utm_source=CCS&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=Social%20Media

03/13/2026

New on the Cardio Connector Podcast: Dr. Grace Chua and Dr. David Macklin unpack how lifestyle, nutrition, and other non pharmacologic strategies can elevate pharmacologic obesity management in cardiology.

They share fast, practical insights on:
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient centred goal setting
• Long term follow up and adherence

A sharp, actionable episode for anyone supporting cardiometabolic health.

Tune in now on Cardio Connector. https://ccs.simplecast.com/episodes/sustaining-success-real-world-approaches-to-obesity-management?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

03/13/2026

The 2026 Research Awards Are Here! In partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb, we are proud to announce the launch of the CCS–BMS Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Research Award—supporting groundbreaking Canadian research in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

💰 $150,000 in total funding
🏅 Two awards of up to $75,000 each
🔬 Focus: diagnosis, monitoring, epidemiology & prevalence
📅 Apply by May 12, 2026


🔗 Apply here: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/loginSSO.asp?EventKey=UMEJQFIX&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

03/10/2026

Join us tomorrow night for our latest MYCOVACC webinar: Beyond the Acute Phase - Cardiac MRI Insights from the CCS National Active Surveillance Study of Myocarditis and/or Pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination, from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET.

Register here: https://meducomhealth.swoogo.com/mycovacc2026?lang=en&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

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. ❤️