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Location
Venue: St. Boniface General Hospital-Research Centre: Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium: R Block
St. Boniface General Hospital-Research Centre: Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium: R Block
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Heart Attack Day 2026
*THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT**
Paid registration also provides access to the recording and resources post event. The recording will be available for 60 days past the event.
Each year, over 3,000 Manitobans experience a heart attack. The Manitoba ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) Network is dedicated to improving outcomes for all ACS patients across the province. Our mission is to ensure that every heart attack patient receives care that is evidence-based, timely, consistent and safe – regardless of where they live. To achieve this, we implement Recommended Standards, Clinical Algorithms, review and align local protocols and collaborate closely with health care professionals across the province on key initiatives.
Heart Attack Day is the annual education day for the Manitoba ACS Network, designed to equip healthcare professional with practical tools, resources and strategies to provide ACS care. This event brings together physicians, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, allied health professionals, cardiology technologists, educators from across Manitoba, with a shared focus on delivering optimal, coordinated and equitable care for patients with heart attacks.
Objectives
- Describe and apply the best practices related to treatment of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in diverse clinical settings, in terms of provincial considerations and system-level strategies (Family Medicine Expert, Medical Expert, Leader, Scholar, Health Advocate).
- Recall the clinical and research projects undertaken by the MB ACS Network (Scholar, Medical Expert, Family Medicine Expert).
- Identify and discuss at least one key strategy for improving ACS care, as well as how to implement these strategies in their respective organizations and clinical settings (Leader, Collaborator, Communicator, Health Advocate).
Pre-Conference Skills Session– Thursday, April 30
This optional skills session takes place the day before Heart Attack Day 2026.
Registration Fee: $60 per participant
Please note: This fee is not included in the Heart Attack Day 2026 main program registration.
April 30, 2026 | Skills Session: ECG Under Pressure – What You Can’t Afford to Miss
| Time | Session |
| 3:30 – 6:00 PM | In-Person Session: Presenter: Dr. John Ducas
Location: St. Boniface General Hospital – Room CR5066 |
| 6:30 – 9:00 PM | Virtual Session: Presenter: Dr. Shuangbo Liu
Location: Zoom |
Important Registration Information
- Registration fee: $60 (separate from the main program)
• This session is optional and not included in the Heart Attack Day 2026 registration fee
• Participants may register for one session only (in-person or virtual)
• Registration is capped; a waitlist will be available
Agenda – Friday, May 1
| Time | Session |
| 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 – 8:15 AM | Introduction and Welcome
Speaker: Dr. Anita Soni |
| 8:15 – 8:35 AM | ACS Network Update
Speakers: Dr. John Ducas, Dr. Lorraine Avery Moderator: Dr. Shuangbo Liu |
| 8:35 – 9:40 AM | Cardiovascular Risk in Women Across the Life Span
Speakers: Dr. Jessica Cudmore, Dr. Deborah Evaniuk, Dr. Sandeep Krishnan Moderator: Dr. Shuangbo Liu |
| 9:40 – 9:55 AM | Stretch Break |
| 9:55 – 11:15 AM | Primary Prevention Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and the Role of Lipoprotein(a)
Speaker: Dr. Thang Nguyen Panelists: Dr. Joseph Darcel, Supriya Nishtala |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch |
| 12:15 – 1:15 PM | Keynote Address:
Mind the Gap: The Importance of Research, Quality Improvement, and Knowledge Translation in Optimizing Patient Care Speaker: Dr. Shaun Goodman Moderator: Dr. Shuangbo Liu |
| 1:15 – 1:45 PM | ECG Cases
Speaker: Dr. Magda Zawadka Moderator: Dr. Shuangbo Liu |
| 1:45 – 2:15 PM | Rapid-Fire Cases: What to Do in the Moment
Speakers: Dr. Basem Elbarouni, Dr. Colette Seifer Moderator: Dr. Shuangbo Liu |
| 2:15 – 2:30 PM | Stretch Break |
| 2:30 – 3:45 PM | Breakout Sessions (participants must choose one session)
Session 1 – Physicians / Pharmacy: How to Reduce Your Cardiovascular Risk Speakers: Dr. Thang Nguyen, Dr. Travis Warner Session 2 – Nursing: Supporting the ACS Patient’s Journey from Triage to Survivorship Speakers: Lorraine Avery, Kim Dorion, Kim Speiss, Jocelyn Plante, Cheryl Swanson, Sara-Lea Fehr, Ashley Newman, Melissa Wiebe Session 3 – Cardiology Technologists: EKGs in the ER Speakers: Linda McLean, Rolly de Juan |
| 4:00 – 4:10 PM | Breakout Session Summary |
| 4:10 – 4:25 PM | Summary |
Registration
Physician: $200
Nurse/Other Health Professional: $75
Resident/Student/Trainee: $35
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Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:
- More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
- Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.
Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.