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June 2014
Looking to the Future of Cardiovascular Genetics Research
How do we apply what we know about the genetics of heart disease to making people healthy and keeping them that way?
UOHI News
June 2014
The Benefits and Risks of Statins
A leading expert on managing cholesterol explains the ins and outs of these widely prescribed drugs.
June 2014
Cardiac Sarcoidosis Guidelines Shed Light on a Rare Condition
First international guidelines provide much-needed direction to physicians who must identify and manage the arrhythmias associated with cardiac sarcoidosis.
June 2014
The Cardiac Surgery ICU: Making Complex Recovery Possible
It’s a dedicated and highly specialized team in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit—one that knows recovery has to be managed closely day to day.
March 2014
Cardiology Expertise from Around the Globe
Meet the Heart Institute’s four newest cardiologists, doctors who bring skills and experience that together span much of the world.
March 2014
Back from the Conflict Zone
After 20 years in the Canadian Forces and three tours of duty in war-torn Afghanistan, Heart Institute anesthesiologist and critical care specialist John Macdonald, MD, is now saving lives in Ottawa.
March 2014
International Recognition for the STEMI Heart Attack Program
As the Heart Institute’s acute heart attack care program nears one decade, its founder, Michel Le May, MD, is recognized for his pioneering contributions.
March 2014
The Beat at 40 (Issues)
With this issue (Volume 9, Issue 1), The Beat turns 40 issues old. Over the past eight years, we have covered the remarkable range of people and developments that make up the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
March 2014
A Lasting Legacy at the Heart Institute
As Robert Roberts, MD, the Heart Institute’s President and CEO for the past decade, steps down, we look back at his time and achievements.
March 2014
Putting Genetics Research at the Heart Institute on the World Map
When Robert Roberts, MD, joined the University of Ottawa Heart Institute as President and CEO in 2004, he came with a mandate: establish the Institute as a world leader in cardiovascular genetics research.
December 2013
The Heart Institute at AHA 2013
At the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, the largest cardiovascular conference in the world, the Heart Institute delegation included a Young Investigator Award finalist, a Best of Basic Science designee and 10 invited expert clinical speakers.
October 2013
Meet the Heart Institute’s Incoming President and CEO
Dr. Thierry Mesana discusses the future of cardiovascular care, the importance of research and what makes the Heart Institute special.