A pillar in the world of cardiovascular nuclear medicine, Dr. Ruddy said: “People make all the difference.”
Search
Displaying 1201 - 1220 of 1578
Directory of Records Index Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 1990 (FIPPA) requires the hospital to make available to the public an index of the general classes and types of records prepared by or in the custody or control of the University of Ottawa Heart...
The holiday season has come and gone. So, while we’re still honouring our New Year, New Me mantra, lets revisit our most popular stories from last year. Health podcast helps listeners be “heart-wise” It’s March 2021: The Heart Institute’s Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation releases...
The purpose of this guide is to help you recover from cardiac surgery performed at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
This guide aims to educate both patients and the members of their support system about recovery after a cardiac arrest.
Damian Paul Redfearn, MD, is a staff cardiac electrophysiologist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and a full professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Calum Redpath is a Clinician-Scientist and Staff Cardiologist in the Department of Electrophysiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
As commentaries on radiation go, Peter Parker likely summed it up best: “With great power comes great responsibility.” Although no one at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute has had to deal with the complications of acquiring superpowers from a radioactive spider, the staff is profoundly aware...
Jennifer Reed, PhD, is the Program Chair of Cardiac Rehabilitation, a Scientist in the Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation and Director of the Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular Health Laboratory at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Physicians can refer patients to the Heart Institute in the following ways. You may also do so by contacting one of our staff physicians Diagnostic Tests Clinical Referrals Prevention & Rehabilitation Clinical Trials
The 9p21 risk variant is the strongest known common genetic risk factor for heart disease in Caucasians and Asians. Beginning with the discovery of 9p21 in 2007, studies have consistently shown that having one copy of a genetic variation in 9p21 increases a person’s risk of heart disease by 15 to 20...
The Regenerative Therapies Laboratory develops innovative methods to restore needed blood flow to patients with severely compromised hearts while minimizing the physical impact of surgery. Our research includes the investigation of stem and/or progenitor cell therapy for a regenerative approach to...
The Heart Institute has developed a variety of innovative regional and national programs for treatment, prevention and rehabilitation. Many are recognized as models of excellence in patient care.
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a medical emergency which is associated with an extremely high incidence of death. 1 Moreover, neurological damage is often found to be a prevalent, enduring consequence resulting in significant loss of function and quality of life in these patients. 2 In an...
Regional Education Recordings
This year’s event takes us through the full care journey of individuals with Acute Coronary Syndrome—moving from prevention to diagnosis, through invasive interventions, and finally into discharge planning and supports.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Regional Program equips and supports staff of partnering hospitals in the care of cardiac patients in the Champlain region. News and update The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has updated its NSTEMI (non-ST elevation) protocol (PDF) from 2014...
Details Join us to learn more about valvular heart disease and updates with the management of heart failure patients. The symposium will feature speakers from the UOHI multidisciplinary team. Download the agenda (PDF) Learning objectives Describe the etiology, pathology, and natural history of...
Registration Fees *Trainee includes: undergraduate, masters, PhD, post-doc, medical students, residents and fellows with proof of status. If no proof is provided onsite, the regular attendee rate will apply. Early Bird Fee ( On/before Mar. 3 ) Regular Fee ( after Mar. 3) Regular Attendee $225 $275...
Registration