Julie Rutberg is Genetic Counsellor and Research Coordinator at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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Markus Schwerzmann, MD, is a cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and an associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Scientific Committee Chair Ruth McPherson, MD, PhD, FRCPC Merck Frosst Canada Chair in Atherosclerosis Research Director, Lipid Clinic & Atherogenomics Laboratory University of Ottawa Heart Institute Professor Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology University of Ottawa Associate Editor...
Scientific Committee Chair Ruth McPherson, MD, PhD, FRCPC Merck Frosst Canada Chair in Atherosclerosis Research Director, Lipid Clinic & Atherogenomics Laboratory University of Ottawa Heart Institute Professor Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology University of Ottawa Associate Editor...
Conference Chair Lisa Mielniczuk, MD, FRCPC Staff Cardiologist, Division of Cardiology; Medical Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic; Medical Director, Telehealth Home Monitoring Program; Director, Heart Failure Program; University of Ottawa Heart Institute Assistant Professor, Department of...
Emilie Serano is the advanced practice nurse for smoking cessation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, where she participates in patient care, research, and education for patients and healthcare providers.
A detailed overview of the topics that are covered in each Women@Heart session.
Almost no one complains about the food. It’s not that the food at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is better than at other hospitals. But, said Sharon Ann Kearns, the Manager of Quality and Performance Measurement, when people are satisfied with their care and feel they have been well...
You have seven minutes, Dr. Chow. You may begin. Dr. Benjamin Chow was told he had seven minutes to pitch his idea. Seven minutes to describe and convey the importance of a groundbreaking medical technique. To explain how using it would improve access to healthcare for thousands of heart patients in...
Special air quality statements and smog warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for many regions in Ontario and Québec, among other provinces and territories.
Our editorial team is working from home to bring you a series of articles about the coronavirus. In this article, the fourth and final issue in our series, we acknowledge and thank our community for their support and donations of hand-sewn masks during the pandemic. Hospitals around the world are...
Sexuality is a fundamental part of being human. It’s a big part of our quality of life and a significant source of pleasure and intimacy. Resuming a healthy sexual relationship is a priority for both patients and their partners.
Patients, their families and caregivers, and community partners are invited to learn about cardiac rehabilitation research outputs related to physical activity, mental health, personal relationships, and smoking cessation in a fun and interactive format.
Join us for an evening of plain-language research presentations. You will learn more about the impact of cardiac rehabilitation research related to physical activity, women’s heart health, smoking cessation, and more.
The Heart Institute will hold its second annual Sharing is Caring cardiac rehabilitation research event on Thursday, February 27. Patients, families, caregivers, and community members are invited to take part.
Our editorial team is working from home to bring you a series of articles about the coronavirus. This article, about a breakthrough innovation that can decontaminate used surgical masks, is the first in the series. N95 surgical face masks are an example of personal protective equipment used to...
A recent study of close to 200,000 men and women found that shorter people are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than their taller counterparts, with every 2.5-inch (6.35-cm) change in height affecting their level of risk by 13.5%. This means that, if you are 5 feet tall, your risk of...
Dr. Shuhendler is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa and holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in chemical biology. He holds a primary appointment in the Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences, and is cross-appointed to the Department of Biology. Dr...
The University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine has announced $40 million investment awarded to top clinician-scientists as part of their Faculty of Medicine Clinical Research Chairs Program. Six University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) clinicians have been selected to receive funding. The winning...
Hot, humid weather can place significant stress on the cardiovascular system. Bright sunlight, high humidity and lack of wind and shade challenge the body’s ability to dissipate heat and maintain a normal body temperature.