December 14, 2023 – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and local hospitals including: The Ottawa Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, CHEO, Bruyère, The Royal and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are urging eligible residents, especially those at higher risk, to receive their...
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Erin Mulvihill, PhD, is receiving $2M from the Canadian Institute for Health Research for her HEARTWISE project
Dr. Christopher Sun, an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Telfer School of Management and a scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), is the recipient of a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Data Analytics for Health Systems Transformation. The Canada...
Much of modern health care is made possible by medical devices—the countless tools, equipment and instruments used in health care delivery and patient care. Pocket glucose monitors that check blood sugar levels on the go. Specialized retractors that support new surgical techniques. Cardiac stents...
Ottawa — On Thursday, February 13, Canadians and Ottawa residents are invited to wear red in recognition of the second annual Wear Red Canada campaign, an important day to raise awareness about women’s heart health. The campaign is an initiative of the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, powered...
Hospitals in Ottawa are ready to help the region’s children, youth and families get the timely care they need, as directed by Ontario Health. We are all happy to do our part in helping manage the sustained and unprecedented surge CHEO has been experiencing this fall. Here’s what families need to...
This is a joint message from Ottawa’s medical Chiefs of Staff OTTAWA – January 22, 2021 – As medical Chiefs of Staff for Ottawa’s hospitals, we are asking everyone to adhere to provincial public health restrictions and stay home, except for essential reasons — reasons that include seeking medical...
Dr. Darryl Davis is recognized for his bold creativity and original thinking in cardiovascular research and innovation
Dr. Messika-Zeitoun is an outstanding clinician-investigator who is making an indelible mark for uOttawa, the Heart Institute, and Canada for his novel insights into the pathophysiology and management of Valvular Heart Disease (VHD).
Dr. So’s sustained research and leadership in interventional cardiology have driven exceptional impact in cardiovascular medicine across Canada and internationally.
Dr. Reed is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation, putting UOHI on the global map as a leader in exercise interventions in cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation.
Dr. Cobey includes patients as valued team members and recognizing the powerful impact of combining science with the lived experience
The OCEAN trial, a groundbreaking international study co-led by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and McGill University Health Centre, provides the first evidence to address one of the most important clinical questions in modern electrophysiology
Ms. Quirouette has been the driving force behind several major innovations in research operations for the Mir and Mullen Research Labs
Our top 5 stories of 2018 covered a variety of important heath topics: innovative techniques and technology, continuing medical education in Canada, tips for better managing stress, and, yes, recreational pot, too. 5 th position (Fluoro)Less is More When it Comes to Cardiac Ablation 4 th position...
The Heart Institute welcomes three new cardiologists The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is proud to welcome three new cardiologists: Dr. Wael Alqarawi, Dr. Habibat Garuba and Dr. Hany Rizk. Dr. Wael Alqarawi received his medical degree from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Grab a mug of hot chocolate and gather ‘round the fireplace. These are our top stories from the past year.
Earlier this week, JAMA Network Open made public the findings of a research study which answers an important question: Which adverse cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular events are most relevant to patients? “Cardiovascular research has traditionally been focused on ‘tombstone’ outcomes such as...
A pocket hematoma is a pooling of blood around a device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) following the implant procedure. Research led by the Ottawa Heart Institute has found that patients who experience a clinically significant pocket hematoma (CSH) are...
Being a patient at the Heart Institute can be unsettling—but it’s also safe. There is trained staff that will help with whatever patients need. Medication is brought when it’s time to take it and food meets the requirements for a heart-healthy diet. When it’s time to leave, though, it’s another...