Canadian Cardiovascular Society

Name

Canadian Cardiovascular Society

Legal name

Canadian Cardiovascular Society

Website

https://ccs.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Society (Cardiovascular)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular medicine
• Medical professional society
• Cardiology research
• Clinical guidelines
• Medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Core offering

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is a national medical professional society serving cardiovascular healthcare professionals in Canada. It advances cardiovascular health through organizing the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), conducting clinical research, and disseminating evidence-based clinical guidance. Its activities are supported by government grants and member-based funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) The national annual scientific congress of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, convening cardiovascular healthcare professionals across Canada and internationally for scientific exchange, education, and professional collaboration. Intended for cardiologists, cardiovascular researchers, and allied cardiovascular professionals.
• Myocarditis and Pericarditis Long-Term Outcomes Study A national, multi-site clinical research study examining long-term cardiovascular outcomes in patients who experienced myocarditis or pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Funded by the Government of Canada and conducted in collaboration with researchers and health authorities, intended to inform vaccine safety guidance and public health decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Study aims to improve understanding of heart conditions that occur rarely but may impact vaccine confidence, especially among young Canadians

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Researchers and Health AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2022The study involves collaborations with researchers and health authorities across Canada, involving patients from multiple locations to study myocarditis and pericarditis outcomes after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is to inform vaccine safety and guide public health decisions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• European Society of Cardiology: Continental-scale cardiology professional society producing ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and running the annual ESC Congress. Operates the same kind of research, guideline, and congress model as CCS but across European jurisdictions.
• Canadian Medical Association: National professional association representing Canadian physicians across all specialties. Comparable to CCS as a Canadian medical society with advocacy, policy engagement, and member services, but broader in scope than cardiology alone.
• World Heart Federation: Geneva-based global umbrella organization linking national cardiovascular societies including CCS-affiliated bodies. Comparable as a higher-level convener in the cardiovascular society ecosystem that CCS participates in.

Direct peers

• American College of Cardiology: US-based professional society for cardiologists that produces clinical guidelines, runs major congresses (ACC Scientific Sessions), and engages in cardiovascular health policy. Closest international counterpart to CCS in mandate and member-base structure.
• American Heart Association: Largest US cardiovascular professional and research organization. Direct analogue to CCS in scope (research funding, guidelines, professional membership, public advocacy) but operating at much greater scale in the US market.

Emerging players

• Heart Rhythm Society: International professional society focused on cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia care. Operates the same society model (membership, guidelines, annual congress) as CCS but with a narrower subspecialty focus.
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions: US-based professional society for interventional cardiologists. Operates the same society model (membership, guidelines, congress, education) as CCS but with a subspecialty focus on interventional and structural heart procedures.

Regional players

• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: Canadian charitable organization focused on cardiovascular disease research, advocacy, and public education. Comparable to CCS in Canadian cardiovascular mission but with a fundraising/charity model rather than a professional membership model.
• British Cardiovascular Society: UK national professional society for cardiologists producing clinical standards, hosting education events, and engaging with NHS and UK health policy. Closest direct European peer to CCS in scope and national-scale operating model.
• Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand's peak professional body for cardiologists, running an annual scientific meeting and producing clinical guidelines. Comparable to CCS as a national/regional cardiology society in a Commonwealth healthcare system.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scc_ccs
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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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