A complex condition that is not well understood, cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) can affect the electrical pathways in the heart and cause potentially serious irregular heartbeats, known as arrhythmias. In May of this year, the Heart Rhythm Society released the first international guidelines for diagnosing...
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The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Cardiac Supportive and Palliative Care Program is a specialized outpatient clinic for patients diagnosed with advanced cardiac disease and their caregivers.
Cardiac surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is dedicated to life-saving procedures and to advancing surgical techniques and treatment methods.
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.
The Cardiac Translational Research Laboratory investigates the biological mechanisms underlying cardiac arrhythmias, inflammatory heart disease and cardiac aging and translates these discoveries into new cardiovascular therapies.
Patients at the Heart Institute may use one or more of the services offered through the Cardiac Virtual Care Program.
The Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic is a specialized outpatient cardiology clinic that provides comprehensive cardiac care for women before, during, and after pregnancy.
Two cardiovascular specialists review the latest scientific studies on the cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoking versus electronic cigarettes in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, and published by Elsevier. The authors, Arash Nayeri, MD, and Holly Middlekauff, MD, of the David Geffen School...
The Heart Institute is a centre of excellence in all areas of cardiovascular medicine. We have the lowest mortality rates and largest patient volumes in Canada and throughout most of North America. Each year, some 130,000 patients visit our clinics for testing and treatment of heart disorders.
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...
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...
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 Cardiology Academic Lecture Series Opening...
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 Rater Variance in Workplace-based...
Physicians at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute hold teaching appointments within the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Our teaching programs cater to learners at the undergraduate (medical school) level all the way through to those wishing to pursue fellowship training.
Within the past year, the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute has cast a wide net, reaching across the globe to expand its roster with talented young physicians. These four new staff members represent five continents among them and bring extensive training from leading...
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