Scientific Advisory Committee on Cardiovascular Devices - November 24, 2017 Agenda

Location: 1600 Scott Street, Holland Cross, Tower B, Room 2048
Date & time: November 24 2017, 7:30 to 4:00

Chairperson: Dr. John Ducas
Science Advisor: Hripsime Shahbazian
Participants: SAC-MDUCS members, Guest Speakers, Health Canada employees

7:30-8:00

Refreshments

8:00-8:10

Opening Remarks

Review of the Agenda, Declaration of Affiliations and Interests
Dr. Pat Stewart, (DGO, TPD) & Dr. John Ducas (SAC-MDUCS Chair)

8:10-8:20

Review of Terms of Reference, Membership and members Affiliations and Interests
Mrs. Hripsime Shahbazian (Office of Science, TPD)

8:20-8:30

Summary of how information from previous meeting is being used
Mr. Kevin Day (Medical Devices Bureau, TPD)

8:30-10:00

Question 1: Update on remote (robotic) navigation for ablation and other aspect of the treatment of AF (and other arrhythmias)
Presenter: Dr. Yaariv Khaykin

10:00-10:15

Break

10:15-11:00

Question 2: Update for the Renal Denervation Systems for the treatment of hypertension
Presenter: Dr. Ruzicka 

11:00-12:00

Question 3: Home Monitoring in Canada
Presenter: Dr. Ratika Parkash

12:00-13:00

Lunch

1:00-2:00

Question 4: Ventricular Assist Devices
Presenter: Dr. Renzo Cecere

2:00-3:00

Question 5: Use of Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices (CIEDs) used in an MRI setting
Discussion lead: Dr. Yee with contributions from Dr. Parkash and Dr. Mitchell

3:00-3:45

Question 6: Atrial Shunt/Flow Devices for the Treatment of Heart Failure
Presenter: Dr. Mathieu Bernier

3:45-4:00

Next Steps, Closing Remarks and Adjournment of Meeting
Committee Chair: Dr. John Ducas