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TORONTO, ONTARIO – October 21, 2008 – More than 4,000 experts from across Canada will convene in Toronto next week when the ninth annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) meets October 25-29, 2008 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
Co-hosted by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of (HSFC), Congress is Canada's largest scientific conference and the largest gathering of cardiovascular and allied health professionals in Canada.
“HSFC and CCS are delighted to host the premier annual event for Canada’s cardiovascular community in Toronto this year,” said Dr. Malcolm Arnold, CCC annual meeting chair.
This event brings together the individuals who work across the spectrum of cardiovascular health -- from research to patient care -- and stimulates interaction within the cardiovascular community. It is a forum to showcase the best research and to promote learning. The findings of close to 900 research studies will be presented.
Attendees will represent 20 different organizations. Virtually all of Canada’s heart health researchers and professionals (surgeons, pediatric specialists, cardiologists, nurses, rehab professionals, and others) will be there to learn about the latest science and cutting edge research, and take it back to their patients.
Congress 2008 shines the spotlight on women and heart disease, with a special lecture, a workshop, and featured study on the issue. The HSFC’s Heart Truth campaign, which raises awareness of women’s risk of heart disease and stroke is featured prominently during Congress (see thehearttruth.ca for more details about this campaign).
“We are very pleased to be hosting this group of cardiovascular professionals. Cardiovascular health is critical to our overall health, and cardiovascular disease can lead to very significant and debilitating health problems. We wish them a successful and productive meeting” said Barry Smith, President and CEO of the MTCC.
“We anticipate that this major convention will produce significant revenue for Toronto’s hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. We estimate the overall economic impact of this year’s Congress to be $3.36 million in direct spending,” he added.
About The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy. For more information, please visit heartandstroke.ca. About the Canadian Cardiovascular Society
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society ( ccs.ca) is a medical professional association for cardiovascular physicians and scientists with a mission to promote cardiovascular health and care through knowledge translation, professional development, and leadership in health policy. About the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress
The Canadian Cardiovascular Congress is an annual gathering that brings together over 4,000 physicians, researchers, scientists, nurses, technicians, policy makers, and others who are involved in cardiovascular medicine and health care, to connect with colleagues and share the latest scientific research and health information. Visit cardiocongress.org for more details.
About the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 12,000 events and entertained nearly 40 million guests. For further information, please visit www.mtccc.com.
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For Further Information Please Contact:
Christine Chiu Jane Diane Fraser
MTCC Heart and Stroke Foundation
Marketing Manager (613) 569 4361 ext 273
(416) 585-8106
NOTE TO MEDIA:
Other participating organizations at Congress 2008 will include:
Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Canadian Association of Cardiopulmonary Technologists
Canadian Cardiovascular Academy
Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses
Canadian Hypertension Society
Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association
Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Canadian Anesthesiologist Society
Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion
Association des cardiologues du Québec
These CCS affiliates also attend:
Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology
Canadian Heart Rhythm Society
Canadian Nuclear Cardiology Society
Canadian Society of Echocardiography
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