We recommend that patients with heart disease do not drink alcohol. If you do drink, it is important that you understand ways to reduce the risk of long-term impacts to your heart and overall health.
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The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has experienced continuous growth in the years since we first opened our doors in 1976.
Dr. Omar Abdel-Razek is a cardiologist with expertise in structural interventional cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). He is also appointed as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Healing Hearts Together (HHT) is a relationship-education program for couples that aims to enhance couples’ relationship quality, and mental and physical health. The aim of HHT is to help develop emotional responsiveness and engagement between partners after one individual is faced with a cardiac...
The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and the Ottawa Hospital is seeking a full-time academic Cardiologist with a focus on ACHD and Echocardiography.
The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and the Ottawa Hospital is seeking a full-time academic Cardiologist with a focus on General Cardiology and Echocardiography.
If accommodation is needed because you are coming from out of town (but are not being admitted), or if family members or friends are accompanying you, short-term accommodation at the Interns' Residence is available.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa's Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 9.50...
The Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance is calling for action to address the critical gap in heart health programs designed specifically for women
The Acute Cardiac Triage Unit (ACTU) is an inpatient and outpatient area designed to provide care provision to cardiology and cardiac surgery patients. The goal of the unit is to assess, treat and educate patients to reduce readmissions to hospital and emergency department visits.
Any heart condition that leads to a sudden slowing or blockage of blood supply to the heart is referred to as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). If you have chest pain (angina), or pressure in your chest typical of a heart attack, then you are considered as having ACS until proven otherwise. ACS is a...
Jennifer Adams is Chair, Board of Governors at the University of Ottawa
Family medicine is an important setting for managing cardiovascular risk factors and preventing the onset of heart disease, as well as managing risk factors following a cardiac event. If a patient is a smoker, explained Dr. Andrew Pipe, Chief of Prevention and Rehabilitation at the University of...
David Adderley is an Elected Director of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Board.
George Addy is an Elected Director of the Board of Directors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
You will ensure efficient administrative operations within our service, allowing our specialists to focus on patient care, research, and education.
Overall day to day management and organization of UOHIAMO.
With approachable and accessible program directors and excellent support from faculty and current fellows, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Adult Cardiology Postgraduate Training Programs provide an effective and receptive fellowship environment.
A congenital heart defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. Some congenital heart defects are very minor and will never cause health problems. Others are very serious and complicated. These defects are usually discovered in infancy or early childhood due to symptoms and may be...