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...
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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...
Being a patient can be confusing and overwhelming. There can be a lot of new information to absorb at a time when patients are not feeling their best. Decisions are often necessary and the implications of those choices may not be clear. Recovery can involve following detailed instructions or making...
Dr. Thierry Mesana’s legacy as the valve surgeon at the helm of the Heart Institute lives on with significant endowment from a former patient Thierry Mesana, MD, is nearing the end of his second term as president and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The heart valve surgeon who...
After Hope Sarfi had bypass surgery last year, she had good support from family and friends. They helped her out where they could, some learned about her condition and they listened to her concerns—everything you could want from those closest to you. But she felt something was missing. That...
Heart failure is an insidious disease. Its symptoms can be vague—including shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles and fatigue. Too often, patients and family doctors miss the warning signs entirely, explained Peter Liu, MD, Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President of Research at the...
It takes time and nurturing to grow a top-flight hospital. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute, which began largely as an extension of the Ottawa Civic Hospital when its doors first opened in 1976, has matured to become Canada’s foremost cardiovascular centre. Superior expertise in surgical...
Hospitalization for pneumonia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in middle-aged and older adults with no history of heart disease, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Presenting his findings at the University of...