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April 2018
The leadless pacemaker: Is wireless pacing the new era of cardiac care?
Leadless pacing system technology is emerging as an alternative to the conventional approach. But are wireless pacing systems really the way of the future?
Research
April 2018
Nursing our nurses back to health: Tailored interventions needed now
A new study is shining light on how Canadian nurses are not meeting current physical activity guidelines and why many of today’s frontline nurses have poor cardiometabolic health
December 2017
Engineering the next generation of nanomaterial for biomedical applications
New research has potential to shape the future of biomedicine
November 2017
BRUISE CONTROL-2: Continued vs. interrupted anticoagulation therapy?
Clinical trials prove continued vs. interrupted approaches to anticoagulation therapy in patients at the time of device surgery produce comparable outcomes
October 2017
Heart Institute CCC 2017 Program Guide
Nearly 70 Ottawa Heart Institute program items will be on tap this year at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver
June 2017
Making the Diagnosis: Why Cardiac Sarcoidosis Should Be on Cardiologists’ Radar
Building knowledge and awareness of an under-recognized heart condition
June 2017
Charting a Course for Women’s Heart Health in Canada
Newly published results statement from the 2016 Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit points the way
May 2017
Many People at Risk of Heart Attack See No Need to Improve Their Health
Nearly one in five Canadians at highest risk of having a heart attack don’t think they need to change their unhealthy lifestyle
May 2017
How Air Pollution Can Impact Your Heart Health
New research uncovers ways that air pollution may do the damage it does to our hearts and blood vessels
May 2017
Preclinical Cardiovascular Research Found Lacking in Scientific Rigor
New studies show sex bias and methodological flaws are common in laboratory research
May 2017
Rapid Beats: Heart Disease News and Updates for May
In this round up, hot flashes, unemployment and lack of evidence for muscle pain with statins