Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries in the lungs. The arteries are narrowed which makes it more difficult for blood to flow through. Pulmonary hypertension puts a lot of strain on the right side of the heart causing symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath...
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The Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic brings cardiologists, respirologists and nurses together from both the Heart Institute and The Ottawa Hospital. This mix of expertise lets us provide comprehensive care for pulmonary hypertension patients.
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a surgical procedure to remove blood clots blocking the pulmonary arteries – the vessels which carry blood from the heart to the lungs. Removing clots allows the right side of the heart to work properly again, allows blood to reach all parts of the lungs, and improves oxygen delivery.
For those undergoing a pulmonary thromboendarterectomy or who want to learn more about the procedure, this guide describes the procedure, how to prepare, what to expect and the recovery process.
When Robert Roberts, MD, joined the University of Ottawa Heart Institute as President and CEO in 2004, he came with a mandate: establish the Institute as a world leader in cardiovascular genetics research. “Over the past 50 or so years, the data have been pretty consistent that somewhere around 50...
We continually strive to set the gold standard in quality of care and patient safety. We do this by employing evidence-based approaches and best practices, both developed here and drawn from other leaders in patient care.
At the Heart Institute, accountability means making the right clinical decision at the right time for the right patient.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to continuously improving quality and patient safety. Here's how we're working to maintain quality care.
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Patients: Start your search here The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has amassed a wealth of information, tools and resources for patients who have questions about COVID-19. Visit COVID-19 Resources for the latest information about the coronavirus outbreak and to find answers to the most...
Bonnie Quinlan is the director of prevention and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
The Quit Smoking Program is a nurse-led clinic that provides you with one-on-one support during your attempt to quit.
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have named the RAFT trial among the top 10 research advances in heart disease in 2010. Led by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, RAFT showed cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is effective in reducing the risk for death...
Few health challenges are as well-publicized as high blood pressure, a topic that has become all too familiar, appearing everywhere from the daily news to medical conferences. And being so familiar, it is easy to overlook the fact that most of this attention has been devoted to a problem that stems...
It takes years and years of training to become a doctor, nurse or any other healthcare practitioner. It takes years and years more to master the skills demanded of those occupations. The truth about a career in medicine is no matter the specialty, learning continues long after the graduation caps...
F. Daniel Ramirez, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist and clinician-scientist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine and is cross-appointed to the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa.
Blood Test Identifies Those at Risk for Heart Attack Knowing an individual’s specific risk of heart attack could significantly impact his or her medical care as well as willingness to adopt a healthier lifestyle. A blood test now available in the United States has been shown to do just that. The...
To coincide with coverage of the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit, this edition of “Rapids Beats” is dedicated to news related to women and heart disease. Why Women Are Less Likely to Receive Statin Therapy Statin drugs, which lower cholesterol, are equally effective in men and women at...
A listing of rare cardiac conditions programs and clinics across Canada.