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January 2017
Rapid Beats: Heart Disease News and Updates for January
In this round up, how pain tolerance and level of education relate to heart disease, and TAVI outcomes better in women
Research
December 2016
Mental Capacity Not Affected by Cholesterol or Blood Pressure Drugs (AHA 2016)
While no benefit is found, concerns around statins are seen to be resolved
December 2016
Rapids Beats: Heart Disease News and Updates for December
In this round up from recent conferences, blood sugar linked to surgical infections, fitness and atrial fibrillation, and predicting survival after cardiac arrest
December 2016
Looking for New Ways to Target Powerful Cholesterol-Lowering Mechanism (AHA 2016)
A pill form of a PCSK9 inhibitor could be a boon to treating and perhaps even reversing coronary artery disease
December 2016
Imaging Technology Expected to Enhance Patient Access to Cardiac PET Tests
FDA approval of Ottawa Heart Institute technology increases availability of PET radiotracers
November 2016
Highlights from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress
Our look at interesting news, research and healthcare policy from this year’s conference
November 2016
Cardiac Anesthesiologists: Master Facilitators and Providers of Critical Care
A conversation with Dr. Stéphane Lambert, the new Head of Cardiac Anesthesiology
November 2016
Awards and Recognition at CCC 2016
Heart Institute physicians, residents and fellows were honoured for their professional contributions and excellence in research and education
November 2016
Helping Men Deal with the Emotional Impact of Heart Disease
Movember-funded effort will offer support services that address the mental and emotional health of men
November 2016
Rapids Beats: Heart Disease News and Updates for November
In this round up from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, flu shots and heart attacks, cold weather and ICD shocks, and physical inactivity for nurses
November 2016
Using Imaging to Diagnose and Understand Cardiac Sarcoidosis (CCC 2016)
Ways that cardiac imaging can tell us more about a rare condition