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Experts converge in Ottawa to shape the future of women’s heart, brain and vascular health

The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit tackles key health challenges affecting women
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Artificial intelligence transforms heart attack care with real-time diagnosis during procedures

Findings of a recent study show AI can quickly and accurately measure how well the heart is pumping during a life-saving medical procedure

Breaking borders to improve care for women after uncommon type of heart attack

“SCAD@Heart” is an online peer support program modelled after the Ottawa Heart Institute’s successful Women@Heart Program

How new research is protecting hearts amid shifting climate

The Ottawa Heart Institute is uniting researchers to study environmental stressors on heart health and create tailored solutions for the most vulnerable

One patient, one chart: More hospitals join Epic digital health records system in Eastern Ontario

Healthcare providers at 16 partner sites will have access to patient health information, enhancing care across the region.

Ten tips for living well as a caregiver

If you are a caregiver, you may help your loved one with a variety of tasks, including helping with grocery shopping and cleaning, managing prescriptions and medical appointments, assisting with mobility and transportation, running errands, performing activities of daily living (such as personal hygiene and eating), and providing emotional support. Here are 10 tips for living well as a caregiver.
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Heart Institute scientist develops how-to guide to improve scientific literacy

"How to Read a Scientific Paper in Biomedical Sciences" is an essential tool for anyone involved or interested in communicating science
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Groundbreaking study of e-cigarette cessation to guide clinical practice, say Heart Institute researchers

Researchers at the Heart Institute say a diverse array of tools can help people quit e-cigarettes

Heart Institute lead national effort with $2.8 million for smoking cessation expansion

Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions announced at the Heart Institute new initiatives to reduce tobacco-related harm across the country

Heart Institute transforming how rare cardiac conditions are diagnosed, treated and understood

The Canadian Centre for Rare Cardiac Conditions will host the 3rd Annual Rare Cardiac Conditions Conference on February 28, coinciding with International Rare Disease Day