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October 2015
Heart Institute CCC 2015 Program Guide
With topics ranging from sedentary behaviour to stem cells, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute has more than 80 items on the program at CCC 2015
Research
September 2015
Researchers Answer Important Debate About the Genetics of Heart Disease
The genetic basis of heart disease is largely due to a combination of many common genetic variants having a small impact, rather than a few rare variants with large effects
August 2015
Rapid Beats: Heart Disease News and Updates
Major new drug approvals and a blood test for heart attack risk
June 2015
Surgeon Brings New Perspectives and Expertise
Robotic surgery and an innovative approach to bypass surgery take the Heart Institute to the forefront of new areas
June 2015
Focus on Heart Failure: Addressing a Silent Epidemic
Our feature series examines the toll of this disease, as well as innovative programs and treatment options to improve outcomes for the growing number of people living with heart
May 2015
Air Pollution Can Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Each of us breathes in 10,000 or more litres of air every day, so it’s no surprise that the quality of that air can impact our health.
May 2015
Short Stature Associated with Higher Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
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
March 2015
Keep It Moving: Sedentary Behaviour and Heart Disease
Breaking up long periods of sitting is as important for our health as regular exercise
February 2015
Uncovering Gender Differences in Mitral Valve Surgery
Differences in care and surgical outcomes between men and women
February 2015
New Granting Body to Make Major Investment in Arrhythmia Research
Funding to address heart rhythm ailments that affect millions
February 2015
Diagnostics in Their Pockets
Could hand-held echocardiography transform the process of diagnosing patients?
February 2015
Personalizing Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment
The search for heart failure biomarkers for early detection and tailored care