HiRO | cardiogenetics experts, researchers, genetic counsellors, nurses & families | improving detection & care of inherited arrhythmias & cardiomyopathies 🇨🇦
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Hot off the press! The HiRO Design Paper summarizes our network and its goals and operations: doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2020.…
@Davies7B @rafik_tadros @Dr_ChrisSimpson @DrSanatani @BobHamiltonMD @cmseifer1 @AnneFournier84 @JuliaCTourigny @WaelAlqarawi @_jimmy_mckinney
Thank you to @CTVVancouver for covering the HiRO Patient Forum this weekend!
‘It helps you feel less alone’: Symposium shares knowledge of genetic heart conditions ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article…
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone 🎉
Join us for the 10th Annual HiRO Symposium—a decade of advancing knowledge, collaboration, and care in inherited cardiac conditions.
Find more details by scanning the QR or visiting the following link: event.fourwaves.com/2026hiro…
ALT This year’s theme: “A Decade of Genetic Insight: Guiding the Future of Heart Care” We are honoured to host an exceptional lineup of international guest speakers, including Dr. Elijah Behr, Dr. Susan Etheridge, Dr. Jacob Tfelt-Hansen, Dr. Sami Viskin, and Dr. Arthur Wilde. Connect with clinicians, researchers, patients, and industry leaders from across Canada and beyond as we shape the future of cardiogenetics together.
It’s time for the second #HiRODebate at #HiRO2025!
You don’t want to miss it!!
Should all patients with myocarditis undergo genetic testing? (Pro) Dr. Jason Roberts vs. (Contra) Dr. Christian Steinberg
We’re back for Day 2 of #HiRO2025!
Don’t miss the exciting talks! Starting today with our keynote Dr. Dan Roden!
Virtual attendee options still available: event.fourwaves.com/2025hiro…
#HiRO2025 is back for the afternoon sessions today!
Starting with a Round Table Discussion: Novel Therapeutic Avenues in Cardiogenetic Disorders
Are you tuned in for the first HiRO debate of #HiRO2025?
Does a CPVT patient with cardiac arrest need an ICD? Dr. Erkan Ilhan (Pro) vs. Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani (Contra)
Day 1 of #HiRO2025 has officially kicked off!
Happening now, an exciting keynote session by @rodendm
Don’t forget, you can still join sessions virtually. Register here and see ‘meeting agenda’ for details: event.fourwaves.com/2025hiro…
Detecting ARVC from ECG? A Canadian-led deep learning model shows high accuracy, paving the way for earlier diagnosis: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Gene-specific insights are transforming ARVC diagnosis, risk prediction & therapy. Precision medicine is here: doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2025.…
Sunny skies and cutting-edge science await as #HRS2025 kicks off this week in San Diego! Check out the exciting line-up of talks and posters by HiRO investigators as they dive into the latest in #cardiogenetics 🧬🫀
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Holter monitor PVC counts alone are inadequate for CPVT Dx, owing to the adrenergic nature of the disease. Quantifying PVC prevalence at a heart rate threshold >76% identified CPVT w/ moderate sensitivity (69%) & high specificity (94%). bit.ly/3Vn7EqR
#JACCCEP #Epeeps @HeartsInRhythm
We're excited for #CCC2024 kicking off today! Check out the great line up of talks by HIRO network members. Don't forget to stop by booth #408 to learn more about our Canadian cardiogenetics network and pick-up some resources!
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A new study in #CJCO highlights significant gaps in #AED & #CPR training in rural B.C. schools. Time to bridge the gap in life-saving skills! Read more 👉 cjcopen.ca/article/S2589-790…
#RuralHealth #FirstAid #EmergencyResponse #HealthEducation #HealthEquity #OpenAccess
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Doing #CPR and using an #AED on a person who is experiencing cardiac arrest can double their chance of survival. Watch our video to learn the basics of CPR.
You can save a life: bit.ly/4eN38cW..
#WorldRestartAHeart #CPRsaveslives #BeatCardiacArrest
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Leroy's experience with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) has taught him the importance of learning his family medical history. Follow this link below to find a specialty clinic in your region hiro.heartsinrhythm.ca/p=fin….
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From Joanne Ma, @mjoneill95, @amglazer + team: Multi-site validation of a functional assay to adjudicate SCN5A Brugada Syndrome-associated variants
ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.…
@AHAScience #AHAjournals #CardioTwitter #Genetics
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Ontario is making it faster and easier to access lifesaving defibrillators by selecting @aedfoundationon to build the province’s first AED registry.
The AED registry will be established through the Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act, 2020 (DRPAA)
ALT Defibrillator kit Image Text: Connecting more people to lifesaving defibrillation