Cardio-metabolic disorders
We have a long history of making an impact in cardio-metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Our focus on cardio-metabolic disorders research
We continue our efforts to deeply understand cardio-metabolic disorders. Cardio-metabolic disorders include cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. They represent some of the most serious health challenges of the 21st century.
Advancements in cardio-metabolic research can make an impactful difference for patients, and there’s still much more work to be done. We strive for scientific excellence and innovation in all stages of research, from discovery through approval and afterwards.
The impact of cardio-metabolic disorders
Cardiovascular disease
~67,000
deaths in Canada from heart disease or stroke1
Diabetes
4.8M
Canadians predicted to have diabetes by 20302
Type 2 diabetes
~90%
Percentage of diabetes cases in Canada that are Type 23
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
2,000 to 4,000
Canadians are affected by PAH, a rare disease that impacts the lungs and heart4
Cardiovascular disease
We continue to build on our history in cardiovascular disease to help increase our understanding and help patients around the world.
We work with experts throughout the cardiovascular community to advance research that can help improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes
We’re proud of our research team that is committed to helping people with type 2 diabetes.
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
We’re focused on advancing research in the field of PAH, a rare, progressive and life-threatening blood vessel disorder in which the pulmonary arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from the right side of the heart into the lungs) become thickened and narrowed. As a result, the right side of the heart needs to work harder to pump blood into the lungs. The extra effort eventually causes the heart muscle to become weak and fail.5
1 https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/353-heart-and-stroke-month
2 https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/ media/Advocacy-and-Policy/Backgrounder/ 2020_Backgrounder_Canada_English_FINAL.pdf
3 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/type-2-diabetes.html
4 https://www.phacanada.ca/about-ph
5 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-hypertension/symptoms-causes/syc-20350697