In the film Minority Report, the police were able to see who was going to commit a murder before it happened, and then prevent it. Being able to do the same thing for heart attacks would be a major advance for cardiology—knowing who is going to have a heart attack and then preventing it from...
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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 Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation team facilitates practice change by offering the following products and services to our partnered sites.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and able to fully participate in care, work, research, and learning.
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 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...
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.
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...
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Clinic at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) specializes in the ongoing care and treatment of adult patients with congenital heart disease. Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects nearly one in 100 babies. There are many types of CHD. Whether a...
Research is focused on: a) accuracy, b) patient outcomes, 3) cost and cost-effectiveness and d) safety.
The Aerospace and Dive Cardiology Clinic at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is a specialized outpatient clinic for the cardiac care of individuals who participate in activities or work in environments that place unique stresses on their cardiovascular system.