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🚨 New RCT published in @NEJM for the ZEUS investigators including Dr. @SubodhVermaMD. Interleukin-6 inhibition with Ziltivekimab did not result in a lower risk of cardiovascular events among patients with atherosclerotic CVD, CKD, and cardiovascular inflammation 🫀
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2026 Department of Surgery Symposium - "Survive or Thrive: Finding Meaning in a Surgical Career at Every Stage"
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A true honour to welcome Dr. Paul Fedak as the 2026 W.G. Bigelow Lecturer! 🫀
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Unity Health Toronto@UnityHealthTOOct 27
A Canada-first milestone: St. Michael’s has performed Canada’s first robotic hybrid ablation for atrial fibrillation, combining minimally invasive cardiac surgery, electrophysiology expertise & robotics to improve care for patients with persistent AF. unityhealth.to/2026/10/st-mi…
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Great to speak with Dr Elena Paweta on her Ideas and Leaders podcast. creators.spotify.com/pod/pro…
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The Division of Cardiac Surgery cordially invites you to attend our upcoming lecture and symposium on Finding Meaning in Surgical Practice: - 2026 W.G. Bigelow Lecture (Nov 6th) by Dr. Paul Fedak - 2026 Department of Surgery Symposium (Nov 7th) More info in posters attached🫀
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An honour to welcome Dr. Michael Borger this week as Visiting Professor. Dr. Borger is the Director of Cardiac Surgery at the Leipzig Heart Center, Germany. He trained here at UofT and is the Co-Chairperson of the 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular disease.
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Peter Munk Cardiac Centre@PMunkCardiacCtrOct 20
The launch of the Dr. Tirone E. David Lectureship at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress recognizes Dr. David's profound influence on cardiac surgery in Canada and around the world through decades of innovation, clinical excellence and mentorship.
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RESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS: In pictures 📸Dr. @S_M_AliHassan presenting on SPIP Blockade, Dr. Hamnah Majeed presenting on Prehabilitation in Cardiac Surgery, & the “Cardio Family Feud” Workshop for which Dr. @elieffadel was a Planning Committee Member, during @cscs_sccc @SCC_CCS 2026🫀
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Maral Ouzounian@OuzounianMDOct 17
Absolutely incredible Bigelow lecture @cscs_sccc @SCC_CCS_Trainee by none other than @JCoselli_MD @BCM_Surgery We were all completely riveted!! Thank you for sharing your insights and bird’s eye view on the field of aortic surgery
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Dr. @BobbyYanagawa presenting on Mentorship and Connection in the Digital Age @cscs_sccc @SCC_CCS
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Dr. Ouzounian presenting on “Aortic surgery in patients with heritable aortic disorders” at the @cscs_sccc @SCC_CCS 2026 Meeting. 🫀
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Dr. Yau, Chair of the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, presenting on Cardiac Surgeon Well-Being today at @cscs_sccc @SCC_CCS 2026 in Ottawa 🫀
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Congratulations to one of our own, Dr. Ali Hassan @S_M_AliHassan, on being the recipient of the 2026 CSCS Dr. Paul Cartier Cardiac Surgery Resident Award!
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U of T Department of Surgery@UofTSurgeryOct 15
The @UofTSurgery community is saddened by the death of Dr. Ren-Ke Li, scientist with a lifelong commitment to @UofTCVsurgery and the Surgical Community. Read the full message by the U of T Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Chair: surgery.utoronto.ca/In-Memor…
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Packed room for the inaugural Dr Tirone David lectureship at CCS.
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Our Division of Cardiac Surgery is excited to participate in the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) 2026, taking place this weekend (October 15–17) in Ottawa! Join us for an exciting lineup of insightful presentations and engaging discussions! 🫀 @SCC_CCS @cscs_sccc
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Applications are now open for the EACTS Academy Scholarships to attend the 10th EACTS Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Summit in Amsterdam. Successful applicants will receive complimentary registration to the 10th EACTS MCS Summit, along with a €750 contribution towards travel and accommodation. Join leading experts for 2.5 days of interactive lectures, keynote presentations and live-in-a-box cases, exploring the latest advances in mechanical circulatory support and heart failure management. It is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with peers and gain insights that will support your future career. If you're an EACTS Trainee Member with an interest in mechanical circulatory support, don't miss this opportunity. 📅 19-21 November 2026 📍 Amsterdam, The Netherlands ⏰ Scholarship application deadline: 6 September 2026 Apply now 🔗 eacts.org/education/eacts-sc…
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Unity Health Toronto@UnityHealthTOJul 7
Strong evidence from St. Michael's-led trial: nerve blocks can reduce opioid use after cardiac surgery and reduce risk of opioid-dependence. Results published in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas. Read more: unityhealth.to/2026/07/clini…
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