The Ottawa Heart Institute wants to screen one million Canadians for cardiovascular disease. It’s launching the ‘One Million Canadian Hearts Project’, a pioneering initiative to detect cardiovascular disease risk factors through early screening and swift intervention. And by harnessing this powerful data, experts are hoping that this 5-year strategic plan will uncover the grim realities of heart disease, while identifying which demographics are at risk and what factors shape various outcomes. Dr. Rob Beanlands is the CEO and President of the Ottawa Heart Institute. He joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

<p>The Ottawa Heart Institute wants to screen one million Canadians for cardiovascular disease. It&rsquo;s launching the &lsquo;One Million Canadian Hearts Project&rsquo;, a pioneering initiative to detect cardiovascular disease risk factors through early screening and swift intervention. And by harnessing this powerful data, experts are hoping that this 5-year strategic plan will uncover the grim realities of heart disease, while identifying which demographics are at risk and what factors shape various outcomes. Dr. Rob Beanlands is the CEO and President of the Ottawa Heart Institute. He joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.</p>