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.
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Join us for an evening of plain-language research presentations. You will learn more about the impact of cardiac rehabilitation research on family-centred care, social robots, and mental health. The evening features plain-language presentations, a moderated panel, and educational booths.
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.
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...
Shovelling is hard work and can be harmful to your heart for several reasons. It can place higher demands on your heart, and your blood pressure may reach dangerous levels to maintain blood flow to your heart muscle. It is important to take caution when shovelling snow to prevent a serious cardiac event.
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.
This role involves developing, training, and deploying AI models for automated medical image analysis, working closely with cardiologists and data scientists. The ideal candidate will be passionate about AI-driven healthcare solutions, contributing to state-of-the-art software development in a high-impact clinical setting.
Summary of the speaker lineup for the 2025 Canadian Women's Heart Health Summit.
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...
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