While some advocates contend marijuana is harmless, others are cautioning its long-term risks and benefits haven’t yet been carefully studied. One of the few things we do know is cannabis has notable effects on the heart, which, for some, are resulting in cardiovascular emergencies including heart attack, arrhythmias and stroke.
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From the operating room and catheterization lab to the intensive care unit, cardiac anesthesiologists are central to patient care. Often, it is their role to shepherd the sickest and most complex patients through recovery. Stéphane Lambert, MD, is the recently appointed Division Head for Cardiac...
Cardiac procedures are a study in teamwork. Whether inserting a stent, implanting a pacemaker or performing corrective surgery, a team of professionals, each with a different set of skills, works in unison to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient. “These are very much multidisciplinary...
Survival rates for cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting are poor. Only about 5% of people survive, though encouraging people to get trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the placement of defibrillators in public places like sports and recreation facilities have improved the...
Tending to a sick loved one can be fulfilling, and it can bring deep satisfaction to a caregiver.
This patient guide describes the cardiac catheterization and angioplasty procedures and explains the risks and benefits, how to prepare and the recovery process.
The heart is more than just a muscle. A complex electrical system drives the heart’s chambers to contract in a coordinated rhythm, pushing blood out to every cell in the body. When the system is damaged by heart disease, short circuits can result, causing dangerous disturbances in heart rhythm...
The Cardiac Imaging Resources Core Lab (CIRCL) was established in conjunction with the Canadian Atherosclerosis Imaging Network (CAIN), supported by Canada Foundation for Innovation and Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding support. The core boasts state-of-the-art multimodality clinical and preclinical image analysis tools and data transfer infrastructure.
Training resources for cardiac knowledge
Join our free monthly cardiac education webinars, held on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June, to stay informed and enhance your knowledge in caring for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
Join us for this educational day that explores key aspects of cardiac anatomy, physiology, physical assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.
Cardiac rehabilitation, a comprehensive program to get patients healthy again after heart attack, cardiac surgery or other cardiac events, has been shown to save lives. But what if patients waiting for non-emergency heart surgery could start improving their health before their procedure? Could that...
These sessions are intended for individuals looking to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart and vessel disease.
This session is intended for individuals looking to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart and vessel disease. This session will go over the various ways to reduce your risks of heart and blood vessels disease by managing your risk factors.
This session is intended for individuals looking to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart and vessel disease. This session will go over various ways to reduce your risks of heart and blood vessels disease by managing your risk factors.
This session is intended for individuals looking to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart and vessel disease. This session will go over various ways to reduce your risks of heart and blood vessels disease by managing your risk factors. This session will also go over specific risk factors such as menopause.
This session is intended for individuals looking to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart and vessel disease. This session will go over the various conditions and that puts your heart and blood vessels at risk.
A collection of cardiac rehabilitation graduation resources.
When you enter the rehabilitation area of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, it looks very much like a gym—treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical trainers, all surrounded by a four-lane track. So you might think rehabilitation is all about physical fitness, but there’s much more to it...
It’s been shown to lower death rates from heart disease and even from other causes after the onset of cardiovascular disease, and it helps patients achieve a better quality of life. In fact, cardiac rehabilitation is a key “next step” in the recovery process following a heart attack or procedures...