RAPID GENE, the first-ever bedside genetic test, has received peer-reviewed validation in The Lancet, the world’s leading general medical journal. As first reported in The Beat (Volume 7, Issue 1), RAPID GENE is a point-of-care genetic test that uses a simple cheek swab to assess whether a patient...
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Dr. Sun and the Ottawa Heart Institute are harnessing AI to make heart care faster, fairer and more effective
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that can affect multiple organs in the body. Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare type in which clusters of white blood cells, called granulomas, form in the tissue of the heart. Affecting about 5% of people who suffer from sarcoidosis, it can impact the electrical...
Heart failure is a disease that challenges the patient and the health care system alike. An often progressive condition with many potential causes and no cure, it can be effectively managed. Doing so is a complex effort that requires diligence and careful monitoring, but a recent study evaluating...
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...
Masking requirements, visiting hours and guidelines for visitors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
A person living with heart failure may not think twice about popping an over-the-counter pill for pain, swallowing a vitamin with breakfast or drinking a cup of green tea. But they should. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) released in July lists numerous prescription...
This is a welcoming space to connect with others living with atrial fibrillation, share experiences, and learn from one another in a relaxed, informal setting.
An educational discharge class for patients and their families. This class is suitable for patients who have had a heart attack, those who have coronary artery disease, and their families.
An educational class for patients who are undergoing or considering an ablation and their loved ones.
This class is directed to those who have been diagnosed with heart failure and their families.
The Heart Failure Support Group is free and open to all heart failure patients and their partners. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interact with other heart failure patients in an informal setting.
An opportunity to ask questions about to clinicians and meet and interact in an informal setting.
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interact with other ICD patients in an informal setting. A different topic will be covered each month.
Join us for an engaging webinar to discover how your experience as a heart patient, caregiver, or family member can help shape the University of Ottawa Heart Institute's clinical care, programs, and research.
This interactive workshop provides the chance to connect with fellow cardiac rehab participants, review your goals, share successes and help address any barriers you have encountered along your journey.
This free virtual class teaches you about atrial fibrillation (AF) and how to live well with it. Our educational class covers a variety of subjects.
This educational class is suitable for patients who are using tobacco products or e-cigarettes, and their families.
A class designed for cardiology patients awaiting their first appointment.
An educational discharge class for patients and their loved one(s) after heart surgery. This class is directed to those who are or will be recovering after heart surgery.