Higginson becomes new president of cardiovascular society

An outstanding cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has been appointed to lead the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists.
Dr. Lyall Higginson becomes the new president of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) and is expected to lead the organization through significant change intended to increase the scope and influence of its activities.

The CCS represents more than 1,500 professionals in the cardiovascular field. 

Dr. Higginson will oversee a new strategic plan that is expected to increase CCS’ activities in health policy advocacy and boost knowledge translation, particularly relating to heart failure and the provision of services via distance learning tools.

Dr. Higginson is the 32nd president of the society and the second distinguished representative from the Heart Institute to lead the CCS. The post was previously held by
Dr. Wilbert Keon, the institute’s founder. Dr. Higginson has been part of the CCS since 1978 and previously served as secretary of the organization.