It was Anne McAllister, a 56-year-old lawyer living in Ottawa who first sparked Dr. David Birnie’s interest in a rare but potentially deadly heart condition just over a decade ago. McAllister was experiencing frequent spells of arrhythmia. Her heart rate changed from rapid to slow without any...
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Provides an opportunity to apply proven finance and leadership skills to the meaningful impact of philanthropy in cardiac care and research at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation.
Broadly speaking, Canadians at risk for a heart attack know they need to improve their physical health. But not all do. In a recent study of residents of six Canadian provinces, almost one in five people with the highest cardiac risk did not think they needed to make any lifestyle changes to improve...
Legalized marijuana is now a reality in Canada. This opening up of legal access will have a variety of health implications. In addition, marijuana is increasingly prescribed for much of what ails us, from the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis to a host of other conditions, many of which affect...
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...
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.
Danielle May-Cuconato is an Elected Director of the Board of Directors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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.
Dalton McGuinty is Elected Director and Chair of the Board of Governers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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...
Meet our research team.
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.