Linking Hearts: Comprehensive Cardiac Care and Education - 2024 Regional Education Day

Explore a comprehensive 6-hour 45-minute conference recording from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute's annual regional education day "Linking Hearts". Delve into crucial cardiac health topics including valvular disease, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and cardiac prevention. Learn from expert presentations on TAVI, infective endocarditis, post-operative care for valve patients, and living with atrial fibrillation. Gain insights from patient partners sharing their experiences. Discover updates on research, virtual care, and innovative programs like mobile screening and obesity management. Understand the stroke care journey and its connection to heart health. Benefit from Q&A sessions with patients and concluding discussions on navigating heart disease within families.

- Opening Remarks- Bonnie Quinlan
- TAVI- Dr Cristopher Glover
- Valvular Heart Disease- Dr David Messika-Zeitoun
- Mobile Screening Program- Sandra Wong
- Infective Endocarditis- Dr Lawrence Lau
- Post-Operative Care for Valve Patients- Kathryn McLean
- Q&A Portion: Patient with valvular disease
- Atrial Fibrillation- Dr Anas Alzahrani
- Living with Atrial Fibrillation- Patient Partner Ann-Marie
- Atrial Fibrillation Clinic- Anne Grenon
- Atrial Fibrillation and Mood- Dr Rozen Alex
- Q&A Portion: Patient with atrial fibrillation
- Research Updates: Physical Activity- Dr Matheus Hausen
- Virtual Care- Donna Macleod & Jennifer Morand
- Cardiology Update: Nitro Assist & Heart Failure Booklet- Lindsay MacArthur & Nicole Andrews
- Cardiac Surgery Update: Sternal Precautions- Tammy Lafreniere
- ERAS & Cardiac Prehab Programs- Julie Sawyer & Amy Charlebois
- Obesity Pilot Project- Jennifer Harris
- The Stroke Care Journey- Sophia Gocan, Alana Niles, Michelle Simpson
- Stoke and the Heart Institute- Dr Dylan Blacquiere
- Q&A Portion: The patient with stroke
- Navigating Heart Disease within the Family- Dr Karen Bouchard & Patient Partner Laura
- Closing Remarks- Bonnie Quinlan