Cardiology
Virtual City Wide Medical Grand Rounds: The Expanding Multiverse of Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter Inhibition (SGLTi) In and Beyond Diabetes
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Bruce A. Perkins MD, MPH
Professor, Division of Endocrinology
Director, Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes, Sinai Health
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Susanna Mak MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department Division Director, Cardiology
Director, Anna Prosserman Heart Function Clinic, Sinai Health
The Expanding Multiverse of Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter Inhibition (SGLTi) In and Beyond Diabetes
Bruce A. Perkins MD, MPH
Professor, Division of Endocrinology
Director, Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes, Sinai Health
Susanna Mak MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department Division Director, Cardiology
Director, Anna Prosserman Heart Function Clinic, Sinai Health
Learning objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants should be able to:
- Explain the mechanisms of glucose-lowering, and kidney and heart protection from SGLTi,
- Describe the rapidly-evolving impact of SGLTi clinical trials on diabetes, renal, and cardiovascular practice, and
- Identify key findings from SGLTi trials meant to overcome limitations in type 1 diabetes care.
Accreditation:
City Wide Medical Grand Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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4th Cardio-Rheumatology Virtual Symposium
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Targeting Inflammation: Emerging Approaches to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
On June 17, an international team of experts will discuss the latest evidence on the management of rheumatic patients at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This symposium will include in-depth information linking rheumatic and cardiovascular diseases, and a practical guide for optimizing metabolic health, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular events.
The event features a global series of speakers, with question and answer sessions and panel discussions spread throughout the day. Delivered fully online, this year's symposium will be accessible to attendees internationally. Information, including login credentials, will be emailed to registrants beginning one week prior to the event date. Features of the online format include:
- A customized digital conference platform
- Live interaction during plenary sessions and panel discussion
- Networking with attendees via text and video conferencing
- Access to recorded sessions and content for 6 months following the event
To view or download the full program brochure, click here and to register for a ticket, click here.
Program Directors:
Lihi Eder, MD, PhD
- Co-Director, Cardio-Rheumatology Network
- Staff Rheumatologist and Scientist, Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Paula Harvey, BMBS, PhD
- Co-Director, Cardio-Rheumatology Network
- Physician in Chief, Cardiologist and Scientist, Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Guest Speakers:
Shadi Akhtari, MSc, MD
- Cardiologist, Women's College Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Maya Buch, PhD, FRCP
- Professor of Rheumatology
- Director, Experimental Medicine at the Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Charlene Compher, PhD, RD
- Professor of Nutrition Science
- Shearer Chair of Health Community Practice
- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Michael S. Garshick, MD
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Cardio-Rheumatology Program, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, New York, NY, USA
Nehal N. Mehta, MD, MSCE, FAHA
- Lasker Senior Investigator
- Chief, Lab of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
Tosin Osuntokun, MB BCh BAO, MRCI
- Cardiologist and Fellow, Department of Cardiology, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Jean-Claude Tardif, MD
- Director, Research Centre at the Montreal Heart Institute
- Professor of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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Cardiology: Ursula Bangs Resident Research Day and Ken Brown Lectureship
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Speaker: Dr. Heather Ross
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The 2nd Cardio-Rheumatology Symposium
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Description:
The latest evidence shows a strong connection between inflammation and cardiovascular disease in people with rheumatic diseases. But how do we address both conditions at the same time?
On September 13th, a team of experts will unpack the underlying mechanisms linking these conditions and discuss practical strategies to optimize primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Join us this year for the 2nd Cardio-Rheum Symposium. Tickets and more information are listed below.
Accreditation:
College of Family Physicians of Canada - Mainpro+ - 4.5 Mainpro+ 1 credit/hour credits;
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – 4.5 Section 1 hours;
American Medical Association - 4.5 Category 1 credits;
European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) - 4.5 ECMEC credits
AGENDA:
8:30-9:00 - Registration and Light breakfast
9:00-9:40 - Practical Approaches to Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Rheumatic Patients
Dr. Shadi Akhtari, Cardiologist, Women's College Hospital
9:40-10:20 - Exercise as Medicine
Ms. Mireille Landry, Physiotherapist, Women's College Hospital
10:20-10:40 - BREAK
10:40-11:20 - Microbiome in Rheumatic Diseases and Cardio-metabolic conditions
Dr. Jose Scher, Rheumatologist, New York University School of Medicine
11:20-12:00 - Arrhythmias in Cardio-Rheumatology
Dr. Paula Harvey, Cardiologist and Physician-in-Chief, Women’s College Hospital
12:00-1:00 - LUNCH
1:00-1:40 - Impact of Rheumatic Medications on Cardiovascular Risk
Dr. Lihi Eder, Rheumatologist, Women's College Hospital
1:40-2:20 - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Heart Manifestations
Dr. Murray Urowitz, Rheumatologist, Toronto Western Hospital
2:20-3:00 - Panel Discussion - Question & Answer Period
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Murray Urowitz, MD, FRCPC, FACP
Dr. Jose U. Scher, MD
Dr. Lihi Eder, MD, PhD
Dr. Paula Harvey, BMBS, PhD, FRACP
Mireille Landry, PT, MSc
Dr. Shadi Akhtari, MD, FRCPC, FACC
Tickets:
• General Admission: $25
• Trainees (residents, fellows, students): $15
Parking:
• Access to the hospital's underground parking lot is off of Grenville Street.
Tickets and additional information can be found here.
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Professor's Day: Douglas Lee
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A lecture and reception in honour of
Dr. Douglas Lee, Cardiology
Promotion to Professor of Medicine
Event Schedule:
5:00-5:30pm – Welcome cocktails
5:30-6:30pm – Lecture
6:30 – 7:30pm – Cocktail Reception
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Professor's Day: Howard Leong-Poi
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A lecture and reception in honour of
Dr. Howard Leong-Poi, Cardiology
Promotion to Professor of Medicine
Event Schedule:
5:00-5:30pm – Welcome cocktails
5:30-6:30pm – Lecture
6:30 – 7:30pm – Cocktail Reception
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Professor's Day: Chi-Ming Chow
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A lecture and reception in honour of
Dr. Chi-Ming Chow, Cardiology
Promotion to Professor of Medicine
Event Schedule:
5:00-5:30pm – Welcome cocktails
5:30-6:30pm – Lecture
6:30 – 7:30pm – Cocktail Reception
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First Annual Cardio-Rheumatology Scientific Day
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Agenda:
9:30-10:00 Registration and Breakfast
10:00-10:30 Atherosclerosis and Inflammation in the general population: New target for treatment – TBD
10:30-11:00 Cardio-Rheumatology Program: One Year summary – Dr. Lihi Eder, Rheumatology, Women’s College Hospital
11:00-11:30 The approach to the management of cardiovascular disease in rheumatic patients – Dr. Shadi Akhtari, Cardiology, Women’s College Hospital
11:30-12:00 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Heart manifestations – Dr. Paula Harvey, Cardiology, Women’s College Hospital
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 The effect of inflammation on CV morbidity: Rheumatoid arthritis as a model – Dr. Bindee Kuriya, Rheumatology, Mount Sinai Hospital
1:00-1:30 Cardiovascular imaging in rheumatology: Lessons learned – Dr. Kate Hanneman. Radiology, Toronto General Hospital
1:30-2:00 Questions and Answers – Panel of Experts
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