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George A. Heckman

Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo
Verified email at uwaterloo.ca
Cited by 8897

Canadian Cardiovascular Society consensus conference recommendations on heart failure 2006: diagnosis and management

…, P Dorian, N Giannetti, H Haddad, GA Heckman… - Canadian Journal of …, 2006 - Elsevier
Heart failure remains a common diagnosis, especially in older individuals. It continues to be
associated with significant morbidity and mortality, but major advances in both diagnosis …

CCS/CHFS heart failure guidelines update: defining a new pharmacologic standard of care for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

…, JA Ezekowitz, N Giannetti, GA Heckman… - Canadian Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society heart failure (HF) guidelines, we provide
comprehensive recommendations and practical tips for the pharmacologic management …

Vitamin D, cognition, and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, L Strifler, M Henderson, C Patterson, G Heckman… - Neurology, 2012 - AAN Enterprises
Objective: To examine the association between cognitive function and dementia with
vitamin D concentration in adults. Methods: Five databases were searched for English-language …

Enhancing dementia care: a primary care–based memory clinic

L Lee, LM Hillier, P Stolee, G Heckman… - Journal of the …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Memory clinics have been promoted as opportunities for improving dementia diagnosis and
care. This article describes the implementation of an interdisciplinary memory clinic within …

The 2014 Canadian Cardiovascular Society heart failure management guidelines focus update: anemia, biomarkers, and recent therapeutic trial implications

…, S Fremes, A Al-Hesayen, GA Heckman… - Canadian Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
The 2014 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Heart Failure Management Guidelines Update
provides discussion on the management recommendations on 3 focused areas: (1) anemia; (…

Evaluating the effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on long-term care residents' mental health: A data-driven approach in New Brunswick

C McArthur, M Saari, GA Heckman, N Wellens… - Journal of the American …, 2021 - Elsevier
Long-term care (LTC) residents, isolated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, are at increased
risk for negative mental health outcomes. The purpose of our article is to demonstrate …

2017 Comprehensive update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the management of heart failure

…, A Grzeslo, PG Hamilton, GA Heckman… - Canadian Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Since the inception of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society heart failure (HF) guidelines in
2006, much has changed in the care for patients with HF. Over the past decade, the HF …

The 2012 Canadian Cardiovascular Society heart failure management guidelines update: focus on acute and chronic heart failure

…, GW Moe, JA Ezekowitz, GA Heckman… - Canadian Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
The 2012 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Heart Failure (HF) Guidelines Update provides
management recommendations for acute and chronic HF. In 2006, the Canadian …

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Consensus Conference recommendations on heart failure update 2007: Prevention, management during intercurrent illness or …

…, N Giannetti, H Haddad, GA Heckman… - Canadian Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Heart failure is common, yet it is difficult to treat. It presents in many different guises and
circumstances in which therapy needs to be individualized. The Canadian Cardiovascular …

The 2011 Canadian Cardiovascular Society heart failure management guidelines update: focus on sleep apnea, renal dysfunction, mechanical circulatory support …

…, A Grzeslo, K Harkness, GA Heckman… - Canadian journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
The 2011 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Heart Failure (HF) Guidelines Focused Update
reviews the recently published clinical trials that will potentially impact on management. Also …