We will be exploring the journeys of patients with valvular disease, atrial fibrillation, and stroke, and we will also be sharing various updates on cardiac resources.
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Details To promote Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, cardiology specialists and residents from the Centre for Valvular Heart Disease, led by Dr. David Messika-Zeitoun, encourage you to listen to your heart. Visit The Herons Seniors Centre for a heart valve checkup. Cost Free. Location Gallery Room...
This annual event will bring together Ottawa's cardiovascular community, including trainees, researchers, clinicians, physicians, faculty and industry, to celebrate the region's research excellence.
Details Join us to learn more about valvular heart disease and updates with the management of heart failure patients. The symposium will feature speakers from the UOHI multidisciplinary team. Download the agenda (PDF) Learning objectives Describe the etiology, pathology, and natural history of...
Details Patients, their families and caregivers, and community partners are invited to learn about cardiac rehabilitation research outputs related to physical activity, mental health, personal relationships, and smoking cessation in a fun and interactive format. Features of the event include...
Details An educational discharge class for patients and their families. This class is suitable for patients who have had a heart attack, those who have coronary artery disease, and their families. At the end of the class, participants should be able to do the following: Understand how coronary...
Details An educational class for patients who are undergoing or considering an ablation and their loved ones. This monthly educational class covers a variety of subjects, including: Understanding the heart’s normal electrical system. Understanding heart arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). What to...
Details This class is directed to those who have been diagnosed with heart failure and their families. Speakers: Anne-Marie Leuchs, Registered Dietician Lindsay MacArthur, Advanced Practice Nurse - Cardiology Tammy Lafrenière, Senior Physiotherapist Topics covered Sodium restriction of 2,000 mg/day...
The Heart Failure Support Group is free and open to all heart failure patients and their partners. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interact with other heart failure patients in an informal setting.
Details The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Support Group is free and open to all ICD patients and their partners. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interact with other ICD patients in an informal setting. A different topic will be covered each month. Cost Free. Location We...
Details Congratulations on completing your cardiac rehab program! To help you stay connected, we offer virtual monthly drop-in sessions. This interactive workshop provides the chance to connect with fellow cardiac rehab participants, review your goals, share successes and help address any barriers...
Details This free virtual class teaches you about atrial fibrillation (AF) and how to live well with it. Our educational class covers a variety of subjects, including: understanding atrial fibrillation. recognizing symptoms. medication and tips. treatment options, including ablation. prevention of...
Details This educational class is suitable for patients who are using tobacco products or e-cigarettes, and their families. At the end of the class, participants should be able to do the following: Understand why it's hard to quit using tobacco products or e-cigarettes. Know your options and how the...
Details A class designed for cardiology patients awaiting their first appointment. During the class, participants will learn about the topics below. Registering for MyChart Cardiac diagnostic testing How to improve cardiovascular risk factors Free community resources available for self referrals...
Details An educational discharge class for patients and their loved one(s) after heart surgery. This class is directed to those who are or will be recovering after heart surgery. Upon completion of the session, participants should be able to: Understand the normal process of healing after heart...
Details A live preoperative class for patients and their loved one(s) before heart surgery to join the University of Ottawa Heart Institute health care team to discuss any questions they may have while awaiting heart surgery. This class is directed to those who have seen their surgeon and are...
An educational class for patients and their loved one(s) who are waiting for their first appointment with Cardiac Rehabilitation. This class will help patients understand what they can do while waiting for their cardiac rehabilitation program to start as well as reviewing important information...
This class will help patients understand what they can do while waiting for their cardiac rehabilitation program to start as well as reviewing important information regarding symptom management and general post discharge education.
This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals. Speaker Daisy Sahoo, PhD Vice Chair of Research Department of Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin Topic HDL, Scavenger Receptors and Macrophages: Multi-Pronged Approaches to Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Location...
This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals. Speaker Erik Suuronen, PhD Director BEaTS Research Program Division of Cardiac Surgery University of Ottawa Heart Institute Professor Department of Surgery Cross Appointment, Department of Cellular and Molecular...