Breast cancer awareness campaigns have dominated the media over the last twenty years in an effort to educate women about the risks of breast cancer and raise awareness for the disease. The implication of this pink takeover suggests women are aware of the risks of breast cancer, but are they...
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BRUISE CONTROL-2: Continued vs. Interrupted use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Pacemaker or Defibrillator Surgery Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) use is common among patients requiring pacemaker or defibrillator surgery. However, the results of a new study led by Dr. David H. Birnie, MD, staff...
For a groundbreaking new technique to gain traction within the global surgical community, it must have a community of practice—“a community of surgeons,” explained Dr. Marc Ruel, “performing it regularly, who can give feedback to each other and develop new approaches and tricks within the technique...
Dr. Ian Burwash is a cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Kathryn Butler Malette is Elected Director, Chair of Quality of Care Committee at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute recently made an observation that has helped inform clinical practice in the treatment of patients with severe cardiogenic shock, a condition in which the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs . In a recent study...
This event is tailored to those interested in learning about spontaneous coronary artery disease (SCAD). Explore pressing questions and concerns, exchange valuable insights with patients and experts in the field and help contribute to the collective understanding of this condition.
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.
Team of specialists to study brain-heart connections with goal of transforming patient care OTTAWA, March 3, 2021 – Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) awarded the Hub of Excellence for Cardio-Neuro-Mind Research Project (HCNMR)–spearheaded by Dr. Peter Liu at the University of Ottawa...
Cardiac rehabilitation is shown to be effective for improving morbidity and mortality and reducing subsequent events in patients with varying heart complications. However, researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) contend that cardiac rehab programs do not benefit all patients...
Ottawa - Canadians from coast to coast to coast will wear red today in observation of Wear Red Canada, a national awareness campaign initiated by the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance (the “Alliance”) to bring attention to women’s cardiovascular health issues. The Alliance is a network of...
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The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is awarding Rob Beanlands, MD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) with its top honour for outstanding career achievement, and the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) for significant contributions to prevention of cardiovascular...
Heart Institute’s chief scientific officer among authors of cardiovascular health recommendations for Canadian health providers Canadian clinicians can now find 83 recommendations for managing heart disease in one resource targeting primary care and other health care providers. Peter Liu, MD, chief...
January 20, 2021, OTTAWA – National and international smoking cessation authorities will assemble online this week to participate in the 13 th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, Canada’s premier event promoting the latest ideas and evidence in...
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society has awarded Dr. Jennifer Reed, Dr. Kwan-Leung Chan, and Dr. Christopher Johnson of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with prestigious awards.
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.