ACS Network Heart Attack Day 2026

Date: Friday May 1, 2026

Format: Hybrid. In person at Sam Cohen auditorium

Theme: Risk Through the ACS Journey

Each year, St. Boniface Hospital treats over 2,000 heart attack patients. The Manitoba ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) Network is dedicated to improving outcomes for these patients. Our network aims to ensure that all heart attack patients across the province receive care that is based on the latest guidelines, and is delivered optimally, consistently, and safely. We implement Recommended Standards and Algorithms, review local protocols, partner with EMS (Emergency Medical Services), and report on key performance indicators to maintain high-quality care. Additionally, we have established strong connections with healthcare providers who serve Indigenous patients, ensuring their unique needs are addressed.

The ACS Network’s Heart Attack Day is an initiative designed to equip healthcare professionals with the tools they need to overcome systemic barriers and access necessary resources for their patients. This event is targeted at Manitoba’s physicians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, cardiology technologists, paramedics, and educators, focusing on the optimal care for heart attack patients.

Agenda 

7:30-8:00

Registration

8:00-8:15

Introduction & Greetings

8:15-8:35

ACS Network Update

8:35-9:40

Cardiovascular Risk in Women Across the Life Span

Talk 1: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes

Talk 2: Menopause, Hormonal Transition and Cardiovascular Health

Talk 3: Cardiovascular Disease after Menopause: Risk Stratification, Prevention and Clinical Pearls

9:40-9:55

Stretch Break

9:55-11:15

Understanding Cardiovascular Risk in Primary Prevention: From Risk Factors to Scores and Ancillary Testing

11:15-12:15

Lunch

12:15-1:15

Keynote: Mind the Gap: The Importance of Research, Quality Improvement, and Knowledge Translation in Optimizing Patient Care

1:15-1:45

ECG cases

1:45-2:15

Rapid-Fire Cases: What to Do in the Moment

2:15-2:30

Stretch Break

2:30 - 3:45

Breakout Sessions

4:00-4:10

Breakout Sessions Summary

4:10-4:25

Wrap-Up

Please share with your networks, we look forward to seeing you at Heart Attack Day 2026!

***CME credits will be offered***