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Home > News > Canadian Cardiovascular Congress > 2007

Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2007

Latest news from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2007 in Quebec City, Quebec.

Can simple blood tests reveal risk of altitude sickness?
Canada a world leader in new heart valve surgery
Fish oil has no effect on cardiac arrhythmias, says researcher
Foundation researcher discovers genetic link between risk factors
Heart&Stroke researcher says physical activity safe for children with corrected heart defects
Heart&Stroke researchers changing cardiac care in areas with fewer doctors
HSFC honour roll
Lack of support adds to heart disease burden for South Asian-Canadians
Research into sleeping habits of surgeons allows patients to sleep easier
Research Newsletter
Researchers say wait times not based on patient outcome data
Scale back on weight obsession, urges Foundation researcher
Whats on the menu at childrens hospitals?

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