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February 2023
An important step in women’s heart health herstory
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is establishing a network to improve cardiovascular disease prevention and care in women
Heart Health
February 2022
Why wear red this weekend?
Women are under studied, under diagnosed, under treated, and under aware when it comes to their heart health
June 2021
Five ways to enhance cardiovascular rehab for women during pandemic
The rapid shift to virtual cardiovascular rehabilitation presents unique challenges to women
February 2020
The intrinsic relationship of brain, heart and mind
Research and clinical observations are discovering major linkages between diseases of the brain and heart, including how they develop and progress
January 2020
Seven minutes to change the world for underserviced and remote populations
Heart Institute to begin work to validate a new, non-invasive, five-minute test for detecting coronary artery disease
July 2019
Six hot tips to keep your heart cool
You may love the hot weather, but your heart likes to keep it cool
April 2019
Doctors on SAFARI get an unexpected surprise!
Testing the safety and efficacy of two vascular access routes when performing percutaneous coronary intervention in patients who have suffered a severe heart attack
March 2019
Food for thought about Canada’s food guide
More veggies and fruit, less meat and dairy. Sound advice, but is it enough?
February 2019
Unanticipated consequences: Vapes and e-devices are the cane toad to tobacco's beetle
Canada’s foremost expert in smoking cessation draws comparisons between vapes and e-devices and Australia’s much maligned venomous cane toad
February 2019
A more inclusive approach to smoking cessation for women
Women are more likely to try to quit smoking, but they are also more likely to relapse as they tend to experience higher levels of nicotine withdrawal and crave more when they are feeling stressed
October 2018
Marijuana and your heart
Cardiovascular experts weigh in on what we do and, in many cases, don’t know
September 2018
A heart-healthy take on a Fall flavour classic
We’ve modified a popular pumpkin spice latte recipe in time for your fall festivities