Coronary artery bypass surgery is used to treat symptoms of coronary artery disease that do not improve with medication, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures, such as angioplasty. During bypass surgery, blood vessels are removed from another part of the body and used to create a new route for the heart’s blood supply to bypass blockages in the coronary arteries. This allows oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition which affects the arteries that supply the heart with blood. It is usually caused by atherosclerosis which is a buildup of plaque inside the artery walls. This buildup causes the inside of the arteries to become narrower and slows down the flow of blood.
This guide provides information on coronary artery disease and includes topics such as heart anatomy and disease, tests and procedures, heart healthy living and recovery.
Dr. Jocelyn Côté is a University of Ottawa Representative on the OHIRC Board of Directors
A White Paper published in the American Heart Association’s Journal, Circulation, is proposing a number of novel strategies for the improved future of heart health centres serving women. Dr. Thais Coutinho, Chief of the Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa...
With case numbers, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions all up, Canada’s third wave is proving more dangerous than at any other point since the pandemic began more than a year ago. It’s beginning to feel as though it’s the twelfth round of a boxing match and COVID-19 is bounce-stepping on fresh legs...
In light of COVID-19, and in keeping with our mission to always put patients first, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is cancelling all outpatient classes, support groups and workshops, effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. The health and safety of our patients, hospital staff and...
Our editorial team is working from home to bring you a series of articles about the coronavirus. This article, about a study that explores the potential of medical imaging for detecting coronavirus, is the second in the series. A computerized tomography scan (CT scan for short) uses three...
Printable, on-the-spot heart repair. Tiny vehicles delivering stem cells to organs in need. Silver scaffolds implanted into an eyeball. Scenes from a sci-fi film, or plausible therapy? Learn about the extraordinary new developments out of Dr. Emilio Alarcon’s BioEngineering and Therapeutic Solutions...
With enthusiasm and a shared sense of purpose, experts in women and heart disease gathered in Ottawa this April for the first Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit. Attendees included leading figures in clinical care and research from across North America. The event aimed to lay the groundwork for...
In the 1950s, available advice on women and heart health largely consisted of information on how to help husbands recover from their heart attacks. As the famous ad says, we’ve come a long way, baby. Progress is being made in addressing women’s heart health, progress that was amply demonstrated at...
Heart Institute announces grand opening of state-of-the-art digital innovation hub for enhanced collaboration and innovation across specialties
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. David Birnie as the new head of its Division of Cardiology. Appointed for a five-year mandate, Dr. Birnie succeeds Dr. Rob Beanlands. Dr. Birnie was educated in Scotland and received his medical degree (MB ChB) from...
Matt Davies is Elected Director, Chair of the Information Technology Committee at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Dr. Richard Davies is Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Ross Davies, MD, is a cardiologist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and a professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He retired from clinics in 2020 but continues to perform e-consults.
Dr. Darryl Davis is a clinician-scientist and cardiac electrophysiologist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Coping with the death of a loved one is a personal experience. Grief is a normal response to loss, and everyone processes it differently. You will find information and resources on this webpage to help you cope with your loss and feelings of grief.
Robert deKemp is Head Imaging Physicist in Cardiac Imaging at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is also Associate Professor of Medicine, Engineering and Physics and Medical Scientist in the Faculty of Medicine and member of the Faculty of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies at the...
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