In this podcast episode, Dr. Sean Virani (cardiologist) and Ms. Jackie Ratz (person with lived experience) share their perspectives on what the heart failure care journey looks like in Canada. You’ll learn about the challenges to ensure optimal and consistent care quality and potential solutions to facilitate improvements. It is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Poon.

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society received an unrestricted grant from Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) to develop this podcast episode. IMC had no influence on the design or creation of this content and the views expressed are those of the contributors alone.

The focus of this podcast episode is on facilitating system-level change in heart failure care from the perspective of a cardiologist (Dr. Stephanie Poon), nurse practitioner specializing in heart failure management (Mr. Rodolfo Pike), and a heart failure patient (Mr. Marc Bains). The episode includes the essential components for successful advocacy from world-renowned HIV specialist, Dr. Julio Montaner. It is hosted by Dr. Robert McKelvie.

In this episode, Dr. Mathew Bennett sits down with family physician and executive director of Canadian Coalition for Greener healthcare Dr. Myles Sergeant to discuss the Sustainability in Cardiovascular Medicine, a toolkit for developing a greener practice. Together, they dive into the impact that the healthcare system has on climate and how to use the toolkit for tangible strategies that can help mitigate that impact in our own hospitals and clinics. Join us for hands-on tips and be sure to check out the toolkit here: https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cardiology-Guidebook_2025.pdf

Dr. Matthew Bennett, Chair of the CCS Planetary Health Working Group, is joined by Dr. Richard Cook, a cardiac surgeon with a passion for patient and planetary health as they discuss how to make positive changes in your organization when it comes to consumption and carbon output.

They discuss the importance of identifying someone who is accountable to making changes and has the resources to do so. Dr. Richard Cook will speak about the Green Team his institution implemented and the effects he's seen from that. To learn how you can do this too, give this episode a listen!

Join us today as Dr. Matthew Bennett, Chair of the CCS Planetary Health Working Group, joins Dr. Annie Lalande, a surgery resident and sustainability advocate, to explore how hospital food impacts patient recovery and planetary health.

They discuss the link between nutritious meals and outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, like cardiovascular disease, and share how Dr. Lalande's team introduced healthier, sustainable food options at their hospital. Learn how rethinking hospital menus can improve both patient care and environmental sustainability.

In this podcast, Dr. Robert McKelvie discusses how Canada’s healthcare system supports access to heart failure Guideline-directed medical therapy with Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk and Mr. Marc Bains. You’ll learn about how medical therapies are approved, reimbursed by provinces and territories, and recommended by national guidelines from a cardiologist and patient perspective.

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society received an unrestricted grant from Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) to develop this podcast episode. IMC had no influence on the design or creation of this content and the views expressed are those of the contributors alone.

In this episode, Dr. Mathew Bennett sits down with Kinesiologist Lauren Jenkinson, dietitian Anneke Hobson, and Dr. Paul Oh to explore how active transport and climate-friendly diets can enhance both patient health and environmental sustainability. Together, they dive into the science behind sustainable practices, discussing how walking, cycling, and plant-based diets benefit cardiovascular health while reducing our ecological footprint. Join us for an enlightening conversation on simple, impactful changes that make a difference—for our patients and our planet.

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society National Active Surveillance Study of MYocarditis and/or Pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 VACCination (MYCOVACC) is a unique Canada-wide project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This three-year study involves more than 30 adult and pediatric sites from all parts of the country. Alongside the study, the MYCOVACC team has developed resources to support patient care. Join Dr. Michael McDonald, member of the MYCOVACC Steering Committee, as he discusses new clinical resources about post-vaccine myocarditis and pericarditis available on the CCS website: www.ccs.ca/mycovacc/.

Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.