Hot Topics in Cardiology
Join us on January 30, 2027, for the 22nd annual Hot Topics in Cardiology Hybrid Conference, presented in partnership with the UBC Division of Cardiology. Attend in person or via livestream to receive practical updates on cardiovascular disease management, including the latest evidence and innovations relevant to clinical practice.
Session Reflections
New this year, each presentation block will conclude with a 15-minute reflection session featuring three distinct viewpoints. Expert commentators will explore the relevance of the content through a primary care lens, a rural healthcare lens, and a sustainability lens, offering practical environmental "green tips" to support more environmentally responsible healthcare practices
Recordings
All lectures will be recorded and on-demand access will be available for up to three months after the event. Note that CME credits are only available for participants who attend live — watching the recordings is not an accreditable group learning activity. If you missed the live event, you may be able to claim self-learning credits after watching recordings: How-to-Claim-Self-Learning-Credits
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast and registration open | ||
| 8:15 a.m. | Welcome, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping | Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan |
| 8:25 a.m. | Chest Pain in Primary Care: Risk Stratification, Appropriate Testing, and When to Refer | Dr. Graham Wong |
| 8:55 a.m. | Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care: When to Refer, When to Anticoagulate, and What's New in Rhythm Management | Dr. Jason Andrade |
| 9:25 a.m. | Hypertension Update | Dr. Nadia Khan |
| 9:55 a.m. | Session Reflection | Dr. Brittany Moulson Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan Dr. Matthew Bennett |
| 10:10 a.m. | Networking Break | ||
| 10:25 a.m. | Modern Diabetes Management: Shared Care, Medication Optimization, and GLP-1 Therapies. | Dr. Pol Darras |
| 10:45 a.m. | Heart Failure Update: New Definitions, New Therapies | TBC |
| 11:15 a.m. | Lipid Management | Dr. Liam Brunham |
| 11:45 a.m. | Obesity and Cardiovascular Health: The Emerging Role of GLP-1 Therapies | Dr. Ali Zentner |
| 12:05 p.m. | Session Reflection | Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan Dr. Matthew Bennett |
| 12:20 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:05 p.m. | Top 5 Trials | Dr. Ken Gin |
| 1:35 p.m. | Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease | Dr. Angela Liu |
| 2:05 p.m. | Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease | Dr. Darryl Wan |
| 2:25 p.m. | The Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Axis: A New Framework for Chronic Disease Management | Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan |
| 2:35 p.m. | Session Reflection | Dr. Neasa Coll Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan Dr. Matthew Bennett |
| 2:50 p.m. | Networking Break | ||
| 3:05 p.m. | Making Sense of the Echocardiogram Report: Valvular Heart Disease and Referral Pathways | Dr. Christina Luong |
| 3:25 p.m. | Navigating Fair Pharmacare | Kimi Manhas, RN, BScN (CCN(C)), M.A Leadership |
| 3:45 p.m. | From LVH to HCM: Diagnosis, Referral, and Emerging Therapies | Dr. Kevin Ong |
| 4:05 p.m. | Session Reflection | TBC Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan Dr. Matthew Bennett |
| 4:20 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan |
| 4:30 p.m. | Conference Ends | |
*All prices are in Canadian dollars. 5% GST applies to all registration fees.
IN-PERSON | BY DEC 15 | AFTER DEC 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates | $199 | $249 |
| BC Residents/Students | $49 | $69 |
VIRTUAL | BY DEC 15 | AFTER DEC 15 |
| Delegates | $199 | $249 |
| BC Residents/Students | $49 | $59 |
In-Person Registration Includes
- Access to all plenary sessions
- Online course materials & on-demand access to recorded lectures (with presenter consent).
- Breakfast, lunch, and coffee refreshment
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Jan 4, 2027 and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No cancellations or refunds are accepted after this date.
Virtual Registration Includes
- Access to all plenary sessions
- Online course materials & on-demand access to recorded lectures (with presenter consent)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Jan 25, 2027 and are subject to a $25 processing fee. No cancellations or refunds are accepted after this date.
Resident and Student rates are available to eligible BC medical residents and students currently training in a regulated health profession in British Columbia. View detailed eligibility requirements.
• Evaluate and manage patients presenting with common cardiovascular conditions using current evidence, guidelines, and best practices.
• Select appropriate investigations and referral pathways for patients
• Incorporate emerging therapies, clinical trials, and novel disease frameworks into cardiovascular risk reduction and chronic disease management.
• Implement collaborative, patient-centered care strategies that address multimorbidity, access to treatment, and cardiovascular health across diverse populations.
"One of the very informative programs with a lot of clinical pearls of wisdom"
-2026 Participant
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 7.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated). This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 7.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.