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July 2018
Frailty may be more deadly in younger heart patients, study finds
A new UOHI study examines the prevalence of frailty and its association with long-term mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
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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
Dr. Thais Coutinho: On Preventing Heart Disease and Helping Patients Recover
The new Chief of Prevention and Rehabilitation discusses the importance of health promotion, extending the reach of cardiac rehab and building on the legacy of her renowned predecessor
March 2017
Harnessing the Body’s Recycling Process to Treat Heart Disease
A student returns as a scientist to find a way to reverse coronary artery disease
March 2017
$3.5 Million for Gift Cards to Help Smokers Go Smoke-Free
Over 15,000 “Quit Cards” in Ontario will help reduce financial barriers to smoking cessation medications
February 2017
Cardiac PreHab Aims to Better Prepare Patients for Surgery
New program designed to improve outcomes and increase participation in rehabilitation
February 2017
Minister of Health Announces $2.9 Million for Heart Institute Researchers
Funding supports progress on several fronts of cardiovascular medicine
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
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