Any heart condition that leads to a sudden slowing or blockage of blood supply to the heart is referred to as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). If you have chest pain (angina), or pressure in your chest typical of a heart attack, then you are considered as having ACS until proven otherwise. ACS is a...
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A congenital heart defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. Some congenital heart defects are very minor and will never cause health problems. Others are very serious and complicated. These defects are usually discovered in infancy or early childhood due to symptoms and may be...
Research is focused on: a) accuracy, b) patient outcomes, 3) cost and cost-effectiveness and d) safety.
The doctor explains the procedure, outlining for the patient and family members its potential benefits, risks, and complications, and asks the patient to provide informed consent. The test cannot be conducted without this consent. The patient is given a local anesthetic (painkiller) at the site of...
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...
If you are experiencing chest pain or angina for the first time, seek immediate medical attention. What is Angina Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs whenever your heart is not receiving all the oxygen that it needs to do its job. Angina is often described as pain or pressure in...
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...
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...
The heartbeat is controlled by electrical impulses that normally travel on a smooth path through the heart, causing the ventricles and atria to contract in a specific order, pushing blood through the lungs and body. These electrical impulses are controlled by the heart's sinoatrial (SA) node, or...
The goals of the Atherogenomics Laboratory are to develop a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the genetic and molecular etiology of complex phenotypes, with a focus on coronary artery disease (CAD) and obesity.
Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, that happens when the electrical signalling in your heart is disrupted. Different types of atrial fibrillation may last for seconds or be permanent. The condition is more common in older people and can have many different causes...
The Behavioural Research Group focuses on three main themes: developing and implementing systematic approaches to smoking cessation in clinical practice settings; promoting exercise and physical activity in patients with heart disease; and examining the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of different...
The Bio-nanomaterials Chemistry and Engineering Laboratory (BnCE), under the direction of Emilio I. Alarcon, PhD, is located in the Research Centre of University of Ottawa Heart Institute. It is affiliated with the Biomaterials and Regenerative Research Program in the Division of Cardiac Surgery...
Amyloidosis is a rare, chronic condition in which abnormal proteins bunch together to form amyloid deposits. These deposits can build in certain body organs such as the heart, nerves, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys, and may cause damage. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Cardiac amyloidosis is a...
Research continues to play an important part of the mission of the Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology as we continually strive to improve patient care. Research focuses on predicting perioperative risk, characterization of patient outcomes and tailoring patient care towards prevention of adverse...
Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness, usually caused by disruptions to the normal electrical activity within the heart. This leads to a complete collapse and usually requires emergency measures in order to prevent death. Often, people who experience sudden...
Our research program is very patient focused. In general we have two criteria when considering starting a new project. Firstly, is there an important clinical research question to be answered? Secondly, does our group have the necessary experience, skills, resources and collaborations to be able to...
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...
Heart failure is the new epidemic in chronic cardiovascular disease. It will affect one in five Canadians over their lifetime. The one-year mortality of heart failure is at 34%. Our research is focused on the causes and treatment of heart failure from bench to bedside. With support from CIHR, Genome...