Advancements in molecular biology and genetics are driving the demand for properly prepared and clinically annotated human biological specimens that yield valuable insights into the mechanisms and pathways of human disease. The UOHI biobank, created in 2013, is integral to the Ottawa Region for...
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The Biomarker Identification and Validation Facility, under the direction of Peter Liu, MD, at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) offers a number of high quality immunoassay services to basic, translational and clinical investigators. We collaborate with regional researchers at the...
The Heart Institute Board of Directors has standing committees that meet regularly between board meetings.
The Call for Abstracts is now closed. Thank you all for your submissions. Important dates: Call for Abstract Opens: December 2, 2016 Deadline for Submission: January 27, 2017 - Extended till Friday February 3, 2017 Notification to Applicants: February 12, 2017 Poster Presentations Posters will be on...
Submissions are now closed Thank you for you interest. Important dates Call for Abstract Opens: February 8 th, 2018 Deadline for Submission: March 16 th, 2018 Notification to Applicants: March 26 th, 2018 The 6th th International Ottawa Heart Conference is now seeking abstracts for Poster and Rapid...
The 2025 Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit is seeking abstracts for poster and rapid-fire oral presentations.
Abstract submission for the 2026 Annual Ottawa Conference will open shortly.
Cannabis can negatively affect your heart, blood vessels, and overall health. If you are currently using cannabis, we hope the information gathered here can help you make informed decisions about your use that align with your heart health goals.
Your doctors have referred you to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic because they have a high suspicion you may have cardiac amyloidosis. The purpose of this guide is to help you and your family to better understand the condition.
The Heart Institute is the site of mandatory cardiac anesthesia rotations for all University of Ottawa anesthesiology residents.
This patient guide describes the cardiac catheterization and angioplasty procedures and explains the risks and benefits, how to prepare and the recovery process.
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
These sessions are intended for individuals looking to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart and vessel disease.
A collection of cardiac rehabilitation graduation resources.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation: Physical Activity guide can help you assume responsibility for your own care and get back to your daily routine as soon as possible, increase your physical fitness and endurance, change the behaviours that put you at risk for heart disease, slow down the progression of your cardiovascular disease and, in some cases, reverse the buildup of blockages already present in your arteries, reduce your risk for heart attacks, strokes, and the need for heart surgery or procedures, help to reduce symptoms, including angina and shortness of breath if you are still experiencing these and add years to your life and life to your years.
The Heart Institute is one of Canada’s top training grounds for new generations of young surgeons. The Division of Cardiac Surgery is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) to train residents. Training requires a minimum of six years, following the completion of medical school. We currently have six residents and three clinical fellows in the program.
Patients at the Heart Institute may use one or more of the services offered through the Cardiac Virtual Care Program.
The inaugural City-wide Division of Cardiology Academic Half-day, held November 5, 2014, was a continuing professional development event that provided up-to-date coverage of a variety of topics related to cardiovascular medicine. Sponsored by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, the program...
The Cardiology Academic Lecture Series is sponsored by the Ottawa Heart Institute as part of its CME/CPD program. The series includes presentations by leading physicians from the Heart Institute and The Ottawa Hospital. Video Recordings of the Presentations Presentations: Introduction Ross Davies...