At the Heart Institute, Dr. Lyall Higginson fulfilled his dream of helping and teaching others
After nearly 50 years, the renowned cardiologist is hanging up his stethoscope
The legacy of the Heart Institute’s third president and CEO
It is impossible to overstate the impact Dr. Thierry Mesana has had on patient care, research and education as president and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The changes he brought about during his tenure will influence health care in the region for years to come.
Catch a quiet killer: Get screened for heart valve disease
February 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about heart valve disease—its risk factors, symptoms, detection, and treatment
Beating strong: A look back at the year’s heart health headlines
In this article – our final of 2023 – we revisit the captivating physicians, clinicians, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals, and the inspiring narratives that made headlines in The Beat this year. From the important first steps of groundbreaking initiatives in cardiovascular health
Recognized for lifelong achievement, Dr. Terrence Ruddy shines light back on others
A pillar in the world of cardiovascular nuclear medicine, Dr. Ruddy said: “People make all the difference.”
La force de la collaboration : une alliance nationale de centres de santé cardiovasculaire promise à un bel avenir
Il s’agit du premier réseau du genre au Canada
Dr. Marc Ruel reflects on 11 years as chief of cardiac surgery
Dr. Ruel has largely shaped the division’s approach to nearly all aspects of patient care while driving translational and clinical research outputs, advanced surgical education, and new forays in surgical innovation
Devoted nurse with passion for education develops first one-stop resource for women with heart disease
When Nazli Parast, APN, was studying to become a cardiac nurse, she was surprised at how little she learned about women's heart health and the specific risk factors for heart disease unique to women. Today, some fifteen years later, Nazli has a master’s degree in nursing, and she is one of the
Drinking less alcohol is best for heart patients
Experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) are using the motto “Less is best” in discussions with patients about alcohol and heart health. In January, The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, a replacement to Canada’s
An important step in women’s heart health herstory
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is establishing a network to improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and care in women. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the UOHI Foundation are funding the project, valued at more than $1.2M plus in-kind contributions. CVD is the