The Acute Cardiac Triage Unit (ACTU) is an inpatient and outpatient area designed to provide care provision to cardiology and cardiac surgery patients. The goal of the unit is to assess, treat and educate patients to reduce readmissions to hospital and emergency department visits.
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The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Clinic at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) specializes in the ongoing care and treatment of adult patients with congenital heart disease. Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects nearly one in 100 babies. There are many types of CHD. Whether a...
The Aerospace and Dive Cardiology Clinic at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is a specialized outpatient clinic for the cardiac care of individuals who participate in activities or work in environments that place unique stresses on their cardiovascular system. This includes, but is...
The doctor explains the procedure, outlining for the patient and family members its potential benefits, risks, and complications, and asks the patient to provide informed consent. The test cannot be conducted without this consent. The patient is given a local anesthetic (painkiller) at the site of...
This test is not covered by OHIP. There is a fee of $100.00 payable by cash or cheque at the time of the appointment. Once your doctor has sent the referral, the Cardiac Imaging department will contact you directly to book an appointment. Please make sure your contact information is accurate. Set up...
Your doctor must order this test. Your doctor will fax a requisition to 613-696-7197 or electronically submit a completed form to the Arrhythmia Monitoring Centre to book an appointment. The office staff will contact you with the date and time. A few days before your scheduled appointment, you will...
Note: Please bring your Health Card and all of your medications in their original containers along with any vitamins or supplements that you take. Many of our patients also find it helpful to bring: A family member or friend to take notes or ask questions A list of your own questions to ensure that...
Note: Please bring your Health Card and all of your medications in their original containers along with any vitamins or supplements that you take. Many of our patients also find it helpful to bring: A family member or friend to take notes or ask questions A list of your own questions to ensure...
An anticoagulant is a medication that reduces the ability of clots to form in the blood. Anticoagulants are often also called blood thinners. The clinic is staffed by registered nurses who specialize in the care and management of patients who are taking anticoagulants for either short-term or long...
Aortic diseases can affect people at any age. They are complex illnesses health care providers must continually monitor. Patients referred to the Aortic Clinic primarily have aortic aneurysms in the thoracic (chest) aorta. Patients who have had an aortic dissection are also referred. At the Aortic...
The Arrhythmia Clinic is a specialized outpatient cardiac clinic designed for the care of patients with arrhythmia or symptoms that suggest a possible arrhythmia. The clinic is staffed by cardiologists who specialize in arrhythmia management (cardiac electrophysiologists). A physician referral is...
Outpatients of the Ottawa Heart Institute who need to have blood or other samples taken can do so do at the Blood Procurement Clinic each weekday.
The Canadian Centre for Rare Cardiac Conditions (CCRCC) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is an international centre of excellence specializing in team-based care for patients living with rare cardiac conditions and their families.
The Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic is a specialized outpatient clinic for patients diagnosed with or who have suspected amyloidosis in the heart. The goal of the program is to coordinate patient care with other medical clinics and specialists who care for amyloidosis patients, including access to new...
The Cardiac Clinic for Kawasaki Disease at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) specializes in the ongoing cardiac care and treatment of adult patients who experienced heart complications because of Kawasaki disease when they were a child. The clinic works closely with the Children's...
A nurse, medical radiation technologist, or doctor will explain the test and, if necessary, have you sign an informed consent form. This form may be required before the scan can be performed. This is a good time for you to ask any additional questions you may have. A low heart rate is necessary to...
Our goal at the clinic is to: Look after aspects of patients’ health associated with their device Provide ongoing follow-up of the device Provide patient and family education about the device Doctors and nurses with specialized training in the treatment and care of patients with an implantable...
Upon check-in, you will be given a screening form asking you about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. An MRI technologist will review this form with you prior to starting the test. You will not be able to wear anything metallic or bring any metallic objects into the...
The Cardiac Neuromuscular Clinic at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) specializes in the ongoing cardiac care and treatment of adult patients with neuromuscular disorders, as these patients may also experience heart disease. The clinic works closely with the Ottawa Neuromuscular Centre...
The Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic sees patients who are referred by their physician for one of the following reasons: patients with diagnosed cardiac sarcoidosis for treatment and follow-up, younger patients (less than 60 years of age) who have unexplained, new onset, significant cardiac electrical...