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At the 2019 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), members of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) team were recognized by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) for their achievements and contributions within the cardiovascular field. Dr. Rob Beanlands was bestowed the 2019 CCS/CIHR

All-Canadian innovation an “unprecedented leap forward” in addressing repair of cardiac muscle after a heart attack. Scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed the first human protein gel material capable of repairing damaged heart tissue after a heart attack. The

[OTTAWA] – Scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed the first human protein gel material capable of repairing damaged heart tissue after a heart attack. The gel, made from recombinant human collagen in the BioEngineering and Therapeutic Solutions (BEaTS)

Dr. Thierry Mesana Awarded the "Qingdao Award" The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s president and CEO has been recognized by the Qingdao municipal government in China for his contribution to the city’s economic and social development. Dr. Mesana is receiving this award in acknowledgement of

Cardiology experts from Canada and around the world will gather in Montreal next week to attend the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), the largest gathering of cardiovascular and allied healthcare professionals in the country. The Congress draws hundreds of speakers highlighting innovations in

"Novel combination of radiotherapy and cardiology" provides much needed relief for heart patients suffering life-threatening arrhythmia. A team of doctors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), in partnership with their colleagues at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, successfully

OTTAWA – A team of doctors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), in partnership with their colleagues at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, successfully performed the country’s first completely non-invasive cardiac radio-ablation without incident. Using technology pioneered by

Tending to a sick loved one can be fulfilling, and it can bring deep satisfaction to a caregiver.

Named uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s Clinical Researcher of the Year The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Division Head of Cardiac Surgery has been awarded top honours from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Marc Ruel will receive the 2019 Clinical "Researcher of the Year" Award

When Stephanie Colpitts’ mother-in-law became ill and had to be admitted to hospital, her family took great care in selecting and decorating her room with artwork from home to make her feel more comfortable. Despite their best efforts, her mother-in-law spent a great deal of time looking up at a