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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 12h

In science, there are few places where you truly feel welcomed. For me, AACVPR is one. From Denver in 2014 to San Antonio in 2026 - so many milestones & collaborations. Grateful for this community and the work we do together to advance cardiovascular rehabilitation worldwide.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New publication at JCRP How can we move beyond a “one-size-fits-all” Med Diet in #cardiacrehab? Our international Delphi study - with 102 participants from 31 countries - identified 11 recommendations for culturally responsive nutrition counselling: shorturl.at/WUXzI

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our latest study found that although #cardiacrehab is included in most physiotherapy programs in Brazil, only 18.5% of graduates felt prepared to work in the field. As the global burden of CVD grows, strengthening the rehabilitation workforce is essential: authors.elsevier.com/a/1nREa58KFq...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My newest article in AACVPR 's News & Views asks a simple question: Is attending the AACVPR Annual Meeting still worth it? Here's why my answer is still YES: newsandviews.aacvpr.org/Full-Article...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

New publication in @plosmedicine.org Our Global Audit Update analyzed 1,505 CR programs across 90 countries. Programs continue to deliver guideline-based care, but important inequities persist: journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

For too long, research has been conducted for patients rather than with them. In my latest editorial at PEC Global I argue that patient partnership is more than a research requirement - it's an ethical commitment. Read: doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Proud to be part of the team launching the Women in Midlife (WIM) Brain Health & Stroke Prevention Program at University Health Network - an innovative, patient-centred approach integrating menopause, brain health, and stroke prevention. A major step forward for women's health!

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

New publication in the EJCN! Our scoping review on #cardiacrehab for patients with ANOCA has mapped the evidence in this area, identifying important gaps & priorities for future research/care. Grateful for this collaboration with colleagues in the 🇳🇱. doi.org/10.1093/eurj...

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Cardiac Rehabilitation for Angina with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: A Scoping Review

AbstractAims. Angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) is associated with impaired quality of life, and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) may be a p

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Great to participate in the TWH's Atrium Event during #StrokeAwarenessMonth at UHN. The event highlighted stroke research and community initiatives, encouraged visitors to learn about their brain health, and featured valuable contributions from our Patient Advisory Group.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Congratulations to the WISE HF team on winning the 2026 CV Health Innovation Award at the Femtech World Awards. Honoured that Cardiac College for Women received a Highly Commended distinction. Grateful to our patients and collaborators who continue to advance women-centred CR.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Excited to see several of my projects featured in the UHN Research Explained database! This provides searchable plain language summaries that make research more accessible to patients, families, and the public. A great initiative supported by @piper-uhn.bsky.social : uhnresearchexplained.ca

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

After several rewarding years as Senior Mentor of the CIHR IGH Sex & Gender Science Trainee Network UofT Chapter, I'm excited to help identify the next mentor to support this outstanding group of trainees. 📅 Express interest by June 22, 2026 📧 ightraineenetwork@studentorg.utoronto.ca

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Great to reconnect with the #cardiacrehab community at #CACPR2026! Presented the latest findings from the ICCPR's Global CR Audit update and shared a poster on preliminary work from our CIHR-funded MAP-CR study.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A bittersweet moment. I'm pleased to share the June 2026 edition of The Insider, my final newsletter contribution as Chair of ICCPR. Proud of what we've achieved together and excited for what lies ahead: mailchi.mp/0d2cdc1933b9...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Excited to be speaking in 3 sessions at the 41st AACVPR Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX (Sept 30–Oct 2, 2026)! Topics include multicultural nutrition in CR, sustaining patient engagement, and sex/gender differences in cardiac & pulmonary rehab. Join us: aacvpr.org/Learn/AACVPR...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Honoured to participate in a @globalhearthub.bsky.social session at #EuroPCR2026, focused on women’s lived experiences with CVD. An inspiring discussion on barriers to care across the lifecycle and the importance of truly patient-centered care. Grateful for the opportunity and conversations.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I’m looking forward to speaking at #EuroPCR2026 in Paris this May. The session will discuss the lived experiences of women and the importance of patient-centred approaches in cardiovascular care. Looking forward to connecting with colleagues and advancing conversations on women’s health.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Today is World Adherence Day. Adherence doesn’t start with patients - it starts with understanding. I share why health literacy is a system responsibility in my latest piece on Healthy Debate: healthydebate.ca/2026/03/topi...

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Adherence starts with understanding: Why health literacy is a system responsibility - Healthy Debate

On World Adherence Day, the message should be simple but transformative: before we ask patients to follow treatment, we must ensure they truly understand it.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

New publication: We mapped 15 years of research on nutrition education in #cardiacrehab (n=502). Despite growth, it’s rarely studied as a distinct, theory-informed intervention - and gaps persist globally. Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Day 1: #VitallyImportant National Women’s Health Summit 🇨🇦 A powerful start highlighting the economic, scientific, and health imperative for women’s health - from national strategy to innovation, impact, and equity. Important momentum. Important conversations. Important change.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I am pleased to share our latest publication in the @JCRPjrnl from the International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry (ICRR). This multinational study across 6 countries highlights how cardiac rehab programs can improve outcomes in low-resource settings journals.lww.com/jcrjournal/f...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

New paper published! In a multinational study of 308 cardiac rehabilitation clinicians, we found that clinician motivation strongly drives the use and recommendation of activity trackers in practice. Great collaboration across 5 countries! academic.oup.com/eurjcn/advan...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

New reflective piece on AI, patient education, and the work of caring in CVDs. As AI enters healthcare, how can it support patient education without replacing the human relationships at the heart of care? I explore this question in my latest reflection piece: authors.elsevier.com/a/1mmLh2dv7n...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

New stories added to Our Hearts Our Stories website! This website shares powerful journeys of women living with heart disease and their experiences with cardiac rehabilitation - amplifying patient voices and raising awareness. Explore the stories: ourheartsourstories.com

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS: Special Issue of PEC Global, in collaboration with International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation: Advancing CV Disease Prevention and Cardiac Rehab Through Patient Education and Health Communication No OA fees. www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

As Heart Month comes to a close, let’s not allow the conversation to fade with the red lights. If you are interested in what must come next, I invite you to read and reflect on how we can move from awareness to real accountability: healthydebate.ca/2026/03/topi...

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From awareness to accountability: The attention is nice but what comes after Heart Month? - Healthy Debate

Each February, Heart Month brings renewed attention to cardiovascular disease. But when the campaigns end, what changes?

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Did you know that our IGHnetwork UofT hosts a monthly virtual speaker series showcasing trainee-led research focused on sex, gender, and health? These sessions are one of my favourite initiatives within our community: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cihr-insti...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

NEW PUBLICATION: We explored information needs in PAD from the perspectives of multiple groups. Findings highlight key educational priorities and the importance of patient-centred education to improve understanding and empowerment: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: celebrating achievements while acknowledging the persistence, resilience, and advocacy many women bring to their journeys. Progress continues, but equity requires intention. Diverse voices make science stronger. #WomenInScience

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

February is Heart Month ❤️ - and #CRWeek2026 reminds us that cardiac rehabilitation is a powerful, evidence-based tool to support recovery, improve quality of life, and reduce cardiovascular risk. Join us in celebrating #cardiacrehab and raising awareness about its importance!

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

PEC Global officially launches with an editorial outlining our vision for culturally responsive, context-driven patient education research: doi.org/10.1016/j.pe... As Editor-in-Chief, I am honored to lead a diverse editorial team across all WHO regions.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This week, JCRP published “Advancing #CardiacRehab in Latin America: Insights from a Bibliometric Review.” Honored to be identified among the most prolific authors in CR research in the region - this reflects collaboration & shared commitment: journals.lww.com/jcrjournal/a...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Call for Papers: PEC Global Special Issue Submit your work and help shape global progress in cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. sciencedirect.com/.../advancin.... All articles accepted for this Special Issue will be published open access with no Article Processing Charge (APC).

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Proud to share our new publication in Public Health Nursing on #cardiacrehab participation among rural residents in Brazil. Read now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Grateful for what 2025 taught me. Ready for the changes that need to happen in 2026 - and the impact they can bring. Here’s to a new year of purpose and progress.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Introducing PEC Global: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... We are now welcoming submissions to a new journal focused on patient education, health communication & counselling across 🌎 contexts. I am excited to serve as Editor-in-Chief and to work with an outstanding global editorial team.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Happy December! The new edition of The Insider is out! 🌍 My 2025 recap as ICCPR Chair 📊 Preliminary highlights from the #GlobalCRAudit 🎙️ A special Let’s Talk ICCPR episode where I host Dr Dion Candelaria Read: mailchi.mp/d8d85b8d7a5b... Listen: buzzsprout.com/2418376/epis...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Join me next week for the final CACPR webinar of the year on Delivering Impactful Patient Education in #cardiacrehab. I’ll share practical tools and strategies to strengthen education in CR programs. 👉 Register: cacpr.ca/Webinars Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. People living with diabetes are 2–3× more likely to develop CVD. Over 90% of cases are often preventable. The power of knowledge is essential for prevention and for reducing global health inequities. Together, we can support healthier futures for all.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Excited to share our new paper on engaging women with lived experience to refine #cardiacrehab education. Using the IAP2/PiPER frameworks, we identified 5 key priorities to make resources more accessible, inclusive, and engaging: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

A special day in our journey to draft recommendations on adapting the Med Diet to diverse contexts in #cardiacrehab. Today, Prof Duarte & I hosted a focus group with patients and had ThinkLink capture our discussion through live visual storytelling. Funded by CIHR. @kiteuhn.bsky.social

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It was wonderful to attend @piper-uhn.bsky.social's Onboarding Workshop as one of the newly funded partnership grant awardees! Our project amplifies the voices of women living with heart disease. This new grant will help us expand the platform to better represent diverse women across 🇨🇦.

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I’m honored to serve as the first Editor-in-Chief of PEC Global - a new Elsevier journal and Patient Education & Counseling spin-off. A new scientific journal bridging local evidence and global perspectives in patient education and health communication. sciencedirect.com/journal/pec-...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Happy to welcome Prof. Camila Duarte (UFMG, Brazil) to our Cardiac Rehab program in Toronto! We’re collaborating on a CIHR-funded project adapting the Mediterranean Diet for culturally diverse patients. We kicked off her visit with a presentation - and of course, pizza, brigadeiro, and pudim!

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Last week we kicked off the CIHR IGH Trainee Series hosted by our IGH UToronto Chapter. Renato Barbosa dos Santos presented on “Lost in the binary sex/gender data” highlighting overlooked identities & the need for inclusive, standardized reporting. More info: eventbrite.ca/e/cihr-insti...

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Gabriela Melo Ghisi @gabrielamghisi.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Honoured to be featured on the World Heart Federation website for my experience in the first LAC Programme in Kenya. Grateful to WHF for empowering leaders in advocacy and communication for CV health. The program continues to shape my work in #cardiacrehab: world-heart-federation.org/advocacy-com...

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How the LAC Programme Shaped My Cardiac Rehab Advocacy

Through WHF’s LAC Programme, Gabriela Melo Ghisi is turning global research on cardiac rehabilitation into advocacy for equity and stronger health systems.

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