This one-day, virtual event features multidisciplinary speakers presenting a variety of topics related to rare cardiac conditions. The conference provides healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers with the chance to learn about the challenges and opportunities in understanding and treating rare cardiac conditions.
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The national reference point for health professionals seeking up-to-date knowledge of women’s heart, brain and vascular health.
Alcohol septal ablation is a procedure used to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It is a minimally invasive procedure performed when severe symptoms cannot be controlled with drugs.
This test is not covered by OHIP. There is a fee of $100.00 payable by cash or cheque at the time of the appointment. Once your doctor has sent the referral, the Cardiac Imaging department will contact you directly to book an appointment. Please make sure your contact information is accurate. Set up...
Your doctor must order this test. Your doctor will fax a requisition to 613-696-7197 or electronically submit a completed form to the Arrhythmia Monitoring Centre to book an appointment. The office staff will contact you with the date and time. A few days before your scheduled appointment, you will...
Note: Please bring your Health Card and all of your medications in their original containers along with any vitamins or supplements that you take. Many of our patients also find it helpful to bring: A family member or friend to take notes or ask questions A list of your own questions to ensure that...
An angioplasty is used to widen areas within coronary arteries that have become narrowed. In this procedure, a thin flexible tube (catheter) which has a small inflatable balloon at the tip is positioned within the narrowed section of the artery. The balloon is inflated for a short period of time to push the plaque back against the wall of the artery so that blood can flow better.
Overview Live virtual sessions featuring multidisciplinary speakers on a variety of topics related to rare cardiac conditions. Objectives Learn how to develop a successful program for patients with rare cardiac conditions. Review discovery research and funding opportunities. Discuss strategies to...
Promoting Health and Wellness- An Interactive Discussion
Travel Insurance and the Implications of Pre-existing Conditions
Topic: Medications for the Patient with Aortic Disease
Topic: Aortic Disease and your Occupation
Holly Jolly Social: Come celebrate the Holidays
Checking My Blood Pressure. Please bring your blood pressure monitor cuff to confirm its accuracy.
Topic Quality of Life: The Little Things Matter Location Room H-2368 - East Foustanellas Conference Room Second floor, University of Ottawa Heart Institute Also available remotely by Microsoft Teams meeting Join the meeting (Teams) » Attention: The presenters ask participating patients and families...
This event is tailored to those interested in learning about spontaneous coronary artery disease (SCAD). Explore pressing questions and concerns, exchange valuable insights with patients and experts in the field and help contribute to the collective understanding of this condition.
A nurse, medical radiation technologist, or doctor will explain the test and, if necessary, have you sign an informed consent form. This form may be required before the scan can be performed. This is a good time for you to ask any additional questions you may have. A low heart rate is necessary to...
Upon check-in, you will be given a screening form asking you about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. An MRI technologist will review this form with you prior to starting the test. You will not be able to wear anything metallic or bring any metallic objects into the...
Join us for this educational day that explores key aspects of cardiac anatomy, physiology, physical assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.
In this series we will cover various aspects of a patient's journey at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), including pre-admission requirements, unexpected complications and discharge considerations.