There are several inherent differences to the physical make up of a woman’s heart versus that of a man. For starters, a man’s heart is physically larger, weighing up to 60 grams more than a woman’s heart on average. Functionally there are differences, too. Arteries which feed a women’s heart with...
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Dr. Roy Masters is a Cardiac Surgeon at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Masters is the Chair of the Heart Institute Transplant Committee and has co-authored over 100 scientific publications.
Dr. Rebecca Mathew is a cardiologist and critical care medicine specialist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). She is also appointed as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Bernard McDonald is an anesthesiologist, critical care medicine specialist, and head of the Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Caroline McGuinty is a cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Ruth McPherson, MD, PhD, is Director of the Ruddy Canadian Cardiovascular Genetics Centre, Atherogenomics Laboratory and the Lipid Clinic and a member of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. She is also a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry at...
At the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, outstanding patient care and world class research go hand-in-hand to create our culture of excellence.
Right heart failure (HF) is one of the most important predictors of outcomes in cardiac disease and pulmonary hypertension.
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The Heart Institute is unique in providing a training program where diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and research all fall within a single setting.
A renowned cardiac surgeon, a champion of innovation, and an experienced and respected administrator, Dr. Thierry Mesana is also a passionate advocate for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. On September 11, the Heart Institute announced his appointment as its third President and CEO, to...
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Medical practitioners and researchers from across Canada will gather in Ottawa next week to discuss the latest in brain-heart science, cardiovascular medicine, data science, and patient-centred cardiac rehabilitation.
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With populations aging in much of the world, the decline of mental capacity in later years is of increasing concern. There has been hope in the medical community that effectively treating high blood pressure and atherosclerosis could slow or delay this decline. In a study of people over the age of...
Dr. Thierry Mesana is a professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Ottawa. He is the past president and chief executive officer of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, having served in those roles from 2014 to 2024.
Dr. Messika-Zeitoun is a cardiologist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and a full professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He is currently director of the Centre for Valvular Heart Disease and of the Heart Valve Mobile Screening Program.
The Metaresearch and Open Science Program is interested in a range of topics including the implementation of open science, the reporting quality of research, data management and sharing best practices, research reproducibility, and patient engagement in research. The team is comprised of members...