Heart Institute mourns the loss of Dr. Donald S. Beanlands
Dr. D. S. Beanlands presided over a golden age of growth in clinical care and training as the Heart Institute evolved in size and stature
Canadian Cardiovascular Society bestows Heart Institute doctors with Recognition Awards
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society has awarded Dr. Jennifer Reed, Dr. Kwan-Leung Chan, and Dr. Christopher Johnson of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with prestigious awards.
Smartphone app boosting emergency cardiac care efficiency
A secure, privacy-compliant point-of-care smartphone application is helping to reduce diagnostic time for patients in Ontario who may be experiencing a heart attack due to a blocked artery.
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Heart Institute scientist to investigate differences between normal and diseased ventricular heart muscle
Dr. Kyoung-Han Kim will receive nearly one million dollars from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring 2024 Project Grant Program
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Heart Institute scientist appointed to expert panel to support and protect Canadian research data
Dr. Kelly Cobey will have the opportunity to shape evidence-based policy in Canada
Heart Institute first in North America to implant advanced bicaval valve system in patient
The Tricvalve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System is designed for the treatment of patients with severe tricuspid insufficiency, a form of valvular heart disease
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Heart Institute researchers awarded NSERC grants to improve care
The funding will support UOHI researchers to close knowledge gaps and inform strategies to improve heart disease diagnosis, treatment and healthcare systems design.
New guidelines promote improved diagnosis and treatment for rare form of heart attack disproportionately affecting women
Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance and Canadian Cardiovascular Society partner on clinical practice update on MINOCA.
Heart Institute scientists create library of bioinspired materials for treating skin, eye and heart tissue
Research conducted in the Bioengineering and Therapeutic Solutions (BEaTS) Laboratory at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has resulted in the development of a library of bioinspired molecules that can be assembled to mimic tissue structures similar to those found in humans.
World-renowned scientist makes history, appointed Heart Institute’s chief scientific officer
Long touted as a "rising star" among the Ottawa research community, Dr. Katey Rayner is poised to take cardiovascular research to incredible new heights