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May 2021
The Heart Institute turns 45
Three heart transplants in a single day, a 2,500-year-old mummy, a Royal visit. Safe to say a lot has happened over the last 45 years.
Special Edition
March 2021
Health podcast helps listeners be “heart-wise”
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation releases the first episodes of a new health and wellness podcast
February 2021
All in for Heart Month
February is the most important month of the year for your heart health
August 2020
"Jump In" for women’s heart health this September
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is set to launch a virtual 30-day physical activity challenge in support of women’s heart health
July 2020
Make the most of your mask this summer: Beat the heat and keep COVID-safe
Hot, humid weather poses significant risks for heat-related injuries, including heat stroke, exhaustion, and cramps, and individuals with cardiovascular disease are at elevated risk
July 2020
Sew much love for Ottawa heart patients: A "thank you" to our community
Hospitals around the world are adapting to COVID-19. In the nation’s capital, the community is stepping up to help.
June 2020
The heart of the angiotensin controversy amid COVID-19: The safety of inhibitors and receptor blockers amid a global pandemic
Scientists investigate the safety of two commonly used classes of medications amid a global pandemic.
May 2020
CT scan technology may detect unknowing carriers of COVID-19
Dr. Andrew Crean and his colleagues at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are studying the potential for CT scan technology as a first step in detecting positive cases of COVID-19
February 2020
Canadians: Wear red for women’s heart health on February 13
Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide, yet women are often understudied, undertreated, and underdiagnosed
January 2020
Three highlights from North America’s premier smoking cessation conference
Top experts gathered in Ottawa last week to discuss the latest ideas, evidence and research in clinical smoking cessation approaches
December 2019
Holiday round-up: Our top stories of 2019
Online health calculators for Jimmy, a SAFARI surprise for Sarah. Our top stories of the year have something for everyone on your holiday wishlist.