Researchers find a faster way to improve physical health and quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be just as efficacious as moderate-to-vigorous-intensity continuous training (MICT) when it comes to improving functional capacity and quality of life of patients with persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation, a new study has found. Researchers at the
Heart Institute interventional cardiologist named Program Director of the Year
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) has named Michael Froeschl, MD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Program Director of the Year. The Program Director of the Year Award is presented annually to a program director who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing
Heart Institute staff shine at uOttawa Faculty of Medicine Awards and Recognition Gala
The University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine (FoM) bestowed three Heart Institute staff with Faculty Member Awards of Excellence in recognition of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their work. Emilio Alarcon, PhD is the FoM’s Biomedical Researcher of the Year. Thais Coutinho, MD is
Canadian Heart Rhythm Society recognizes Dr. Green and Julie Rutberg with achievement awards
The Canadian Heart Rhythm Society (CHRS) bestowed Cardiologist Martin Green, MD and Genetic Counsellor and Research Coordinator Julie Rutberg, BSc, MSc of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with 2022 Achievement Awards. Achievement awards celebrate Canadian CHRS members who have made
Future of brain-heart care gets brighter with multi-million-dollar funding announcement
Heart Institute’s chief scientific officer to lead important brain-heart research Today, Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke announced the recipients of the inaugural Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Awards, a competition totalling $6 million aimed to drive discovery and exploration and to build long-term
Patient establishes legacy fund to honour surgeon who saved his life
Dr. Thierry Mesana’s legacy as the valve surgeon at the helm of the Heart Institute lives on with significant endowment from a former patient Thierry Mesana, MD, is nearing the end of his second term as president and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The heart valve surgeon who
Canada's leading heart congress to honour Dr. Rob Beanlands, women’s heart health alliance
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is awarding Rob Beanlands, MD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) with its top honour for outstanding career achievement, and the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) for significant contributions to prevention of cardiovascular
Research chair in vascular and metabolic inflammation awarded to Heart Institute scientist
Katey Rayner, PhD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been named chairholder of the University Research Chair in Vascular and Metabolic Inflammation at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa). In addition to concurrent sources of external funding, the chair will receive $125,000 over five
Important advice for patient emergencies during the pandemic
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is here to support you. We care about you, your health, your safety, and your heart. Please don’t ignore your symptoms. A delay in seeking care could have a lasting impact on the outcome of your treatment. Please note: Hospital staff are taking every
Tackling the other pandemic: The rise in cardiovascular diseases
In the July issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Dr. Marc Ruel, president of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) and division head of cardiac surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, contemplates the recent rise in cardiovascular disease and the “worthy and worldly”