The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Regional Program equips and supports staff of partnering hospitals in the care of cardiac patients in the Champlain region.
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In accordance with the Public Hospitals Act of Ontario, a patient has the right to request information related to their health record. Health records include clinical and medical records, lab results, CT scans and more.
The Ottawa Cardiovascular Research Day 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We rank in the top 3% of worldwide research institutions based on the quality and impact of our scientific publications, according to SCIMAGOInstitutions Rankings 2014, the most comprehensive ranking in this area.
Extensive consultation and an environmental scanning process, together with recommendations from an International Scientific Review, resulted in the Ottawa Region for Advanced Cardiovascular Research Excellence (ORACLE) Strategic Plan 2.0. Our research roadmap addresses four strategic goals: 1...
The Office of Research Services provides broad-based support to all University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers.
Our Research Teams are made up of scientists, clinicians, nurses, research coordinators, fellows and trainees to name a few. The most important members? Patients.
Opioids are prescription medications used to treat short-term moderate-to-severe pain. They can make pain more manageable, but they may not relieve it completely. For this reason, opioids are often used together with other pain-relief medications and strategies.
Read why we are collecting sociodemographic information from patients and how it will help us provide better care.
This guide is for people who have been diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), their families, their caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn more about SCAD.
STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) is a medical emergency and one of the deadliest forms of heart attack. The relationship between reperfusion and survival in STEMI patients can be measured in minutes.
In 2019, it was discovered I had an aneurysm that was in danger of potential dissection. After surgery, the damage repaired, I took it upon myself to get back into the gym. Eight months later, I started weightlifting again.
You have been diagnosed with a condition called aortic stenosis—narrowing of the aortic valve. Your doctors have recommended a valve replacement using transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI) to treat your aortic stenosis. The purpose of this guide is to help you and your family prepare for your stay at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and for your recovery at home.
Telehealth at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute comprises three programs managed by the Cardiac Telehealth department: Telemedicine, Interactive Voice Response, and Telehome Monitoring.
The Telehome Monitoring Program is designed to help very sick patients stay healthy at home so they do not experience frequent return admissions to the hospital. Most patients enrolled in the program have advanced heart failure. Some patients with pulmonary artery hypertension, or those who have undergone complex surgery, also participate.
Learn about the tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat heart disease.
Managing your medications is an important part of taking care of your heart and keeping you feeling well. Medications can reduce symptoms and slow disease progression. This can reduce hospital visits and improve your quality of life.
Explore our patient guides, educational classes and workshops, wellness resources and support services designed to help you better understand heart disease, navigate treatment and live well every day.
You can view your Holter monitor report through MyChart. This page will help you understand the key sections of the report, so you feel more comfortable talking to your healthcare provider about your results and treatment options.
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