Dr. Frans Leenen Retires After 30 Year Career
After a career spanning three decades, Dr. Frans Leenen is retiring from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Dr. Leenen was a clinician scientist and is internationally recognized for his important bench-to-bedside research in brain mechanisms contributing to cardiovascular pathophysiology. Dr
Video highlights from CCC: Canada’s largest and longest-running cardiovascular meet-up
The Beat’s editorial team hopped a train to Montreal last week to cover the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), the largest gathering of cardiovascular and allied healthcare professionals in the country. We met with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers, nurses and other
Heart Institute Doctors Recognized for Outstanding Work at Annual Heart Congress in Montreal
At the 2019 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), members of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) team were recognized by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) for their achievements and contributions within the cardiovascular field. Dr. Rob Beanlands was bestowed the 2019 CCS/CIHR
Heart Institute Scientists Create Injectable Gel That Restores Cardiac Function After Heart Attack
All-Canadian innovation an “unprecedented leap forward” in addressing repair of cardiac muscle after a heart attack. Scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed the first human protein gel material capable of repairing damaged heart tissue after a heart attack. The
Heart Institute Scientists Create Injectable Gel That Restores Cardiac Function After Heart Attack
[OTTAWA] – Scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed the first human protein gel material capable of repairing damaged heart tissue after a heart attack. The gel, made from recombinant human collagen in the BioEngineering and Therapeutic Solutions (BEaTS)
Heart Institute CEO Receives Recognition from China
Dr. Thierry Mesana Awarded the "Qingdao Award" The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s president and CEO has been recognized by the Qingdao municipal government in China for his contribution to the city’s economic and social development. Dr. Mesana is receiving this award in acknowledgement of
Don’t miss a beat of this year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Montreal
Cardiology experts from Canada and around the world will gather in Montreal next week to attend the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), the largest gathering of cardiovascular and allied healthcare professionals in the country. The Congress draws hundreds of speakers highlighting innovations in
A Canadian First: Heart Institute Uses Completely Non-Invasive Cardiac Radio-Ablation to Treat Life-Threatening Arrhythmia
"Novel combination of radiotherapy and cardiology" provides much needed relief for heart patients suffering life-threatening arrhythmia. A team of doctors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), in partnership with their colleagues at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, successfully
A Canadian First: Heart Institute Uses Completely Non-Invasive Cardiac Radio-Ablation to Treat Life-Threatening Arrhythmia
OTTAWA – A team of doctors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), in partnership with their colleagues at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, successfully performed the country’s first completely non-invasive cardiac radio-ablation without incident. Using technology pioneered by
Cardiac caregivers: The invisible plus ones at the table
Tending to a sick loved one can be fulfilling, and it can bring deep satisfaction to a caregiver.