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A good night’s sleep restores energy, improves performance and generally makes you feel better. Getting the right amount of sleep is also important for good heart health. A South Korean study of more than 47,000 adults found that people who sleep about seven hours a night have significantly fewer...
Gary Small, MB, PhD, is a cardiologist and clinician-investigator at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
A secure, privacy-compliant point-of-care smartphone application is helping to reduce diagnostic time for patients in Ontario who may be experiencing a heart attack due to a blocked artery.
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests smartphone technology is diagnostically more accurate than traditional physical examination techniques to assess blood flow in arteries found in the wrist. The study was conducted at the University of Ottawa Heart...
Quitting smoking or vaping can feel overwhelming, especially since there is so much conflicting information out there. Understanding the facts can help you feel more confident and find the approach that works best for you.
Derek So, MD, is a Staff Cardiologist and Clinician Investigator at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Drs. Marc Ruel and David Glineur are among the conference directors. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) will host a two-day interactive conference dedicated to advanced coronary artery bypass surgery at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa the weekend of June 4-5. Marc Ruel, MD and David...
Read why we are collecting sociodemographic information from patients and how it will help us provide better care.
A revolutionary change in the design of cardiac SPECT cameras is underway and the Heart Institute is the first site in Canada to obtain advanced equipment. This marks the first major change in design since the 1960s and greatly improves image quality. New technology means that many more lenses in...
We invite you to become an important part of this incredible opportunity by participating as an Event Sponsor. A variety of sponsorship levels have been developed and will be available to government, corporate, community, and other healthcare agencies. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something...
It’s with great enthusiasm that we announce the 5 th International Ottawa Heart Conference, to be held March 30 and 31, 2017 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Hosted by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, this 1.5 day event promises to bring together national and international experts...
As a sponsor of this national conference, your organization will gain valuable exposure to hundreds of healthcare leaders, decision-makers, and professionals from across Canada—including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. With a growing audience and a dynamic lineup of national and international experts, the conference explores the latest evidence and innovations in tobacco and vaping cessation, nicotine use, clinical treatment, program development, and cessation research. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to build brand visibility, strengthen relationships, showcase your expertise, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing evidence-based approaches to tobacco and vaping cessation across Canada.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a type of heart attack that occurs when there is a sudden tear (a dissection) in the wall of a blood vessel (an artery) in the heart.
This guide is for people who have been diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), their families, their caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn more about SCAD.
Ellamae Stadnick, MD, MSc, FRCPC is a staff cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and assistant professor at the University of Ottawa.
A University of Ottawa Heart Institute preprint citing incorrect data vastly inflating the incidence of post-vaccine myocarditis has been withdrawn at the authors’ request. We are sorry this error led to misinformation about the incidence of post-vaccine myocarditis. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) on behalf of the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation is issuing this statement in relation to a grant awarded to one of its researchers from the FTX Philanthropy Inc. After FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliates (together, the FTX Debtors) filed...
We are excited to announce that our Co-Chairs for the 2019 International Ottawa Heart Conference will be Dr. Peter Liu and Dr. Jodi Edwards. This year, the conference Chairs are pleased to offer an exciting scientific program highlighting the innovative and rapidly evolving field of Big Data in...
STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) is a medical emergency and one of the deadliest forms of heart attack. The relationship between reperfusion and survival in STEMI patients can be measured in minutes.