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Members of the Ottawa Heart Institute community are taking home major honours at the 2026 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress

What if Canada’s healthcare system were designed not only to treat disease, but to find it earlier, and whenever possible, prevent it altogether?

Getting enough sleep improves your overall health. Studies show that poor quality sleep increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and can be a point of concern for those living with cardiovascular disease.

Stress is a common part of life, especially when living with heart disease or recovering from a heart event. While you can't eliminate stress completely, there are practical skills that can help support both your emotional well-being and your heart health. A few small changes in how you manage stress can have big results.

Recognition highlights Dr. Chow’s international leadership in nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular CT

Her pioneering work in open science is helping make research more transparent, reliable and trustworthy

Quitting smoking or vaping can feel overwhelming, especially since there is so much conflicting information out there. Understanding the facts can help you feel more confident and find the approach that works best for you.

What began with questions about gaps in care grew into a national movement, with women leading the way

Ottawa Heart Institute researcher and scientist Jodi Edwards, PhD, will lead a new $5 million national research network focused on improving recovery and rehabilitation for women after heart-brain events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest.

Ottawa-led study addresses a longstanding evidence gap for one of cardiac surgery's fastest-growing techniques