At this year’s premier international gathering for heart disease, the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, sharing expertise was a major aspect of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s presence. In Ask the Expert and seminar sessions, surgeons Marc Ruel, Munir Boodhwani, David...
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Each of us breathes in 10,000 or more litres of air every day, so it’s no surprise that the quality of that air can impact our health. Whether in large urban centres or more rural settings, air pollution can be a fact of life. As it turns out, these airborne pollutants—ground-level ozone, nitrogen...
February is the shortest and coldest month of the year, but also the most important one for our heart health. That’s because February is Heart Month, a time to reflect on the importance of our cardiovascular health and to learn about how we can manage our risk factors for heart disease. The...
The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions is the largest conference for cardiovascular science and medicine in the world. The staff of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is once again responsible for many expert clinical talks and research presentations. This guide highlights those...
The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions is the largest conference for cardiovascular science and medicine in the world. The staff of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is once again responsible for many expert clinical talks and research presentations. This guide highlights those...
The world’s largest cardiovascular conference, the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, convenes in New Orleans on November 12. The Ottawa Heart Institute has 45 program items on the agenda covering a wide range of science and clinical practice. Find it all with our program guide. 2016...
Introducing a new electronic medical records system for improved patient care On June 1, the Ottawa Heart Institute will make the necessary switch to Epic Systems, a fully-integrated, patient-centered, electronic medical records (EMR) management tool which will help us provide smarter, more...
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...
Congratulations to Jason Zelt, PhD, the Ottawa Region Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year! Dr. Zelt, an MD/PhD Candidate, receives this award in recognition of his remarkable research achievements. Jason’s research embraces scientific discovery along the entire translational spectrum from...
Congratulations to Adil Rasheed, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, selected as the Ottawa Region’s Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year! Dr. Rasheed is recognized for his exceptional productivity in research and outstanding leadership in the community. His postdoctoral research (under the tutelage of...
Congratulations to Richard Jung, PhD, MD Candidate, who was selected as the Ottawa Region’s Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year! Dr. Jung is recognized for his exceptional productivity in research and outstanding leadership in the community. His research (under the tutelage of Dr. Benjamin...
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Ottawa Region Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year Award. The awardees are recognized for their outstanding productivity and exceptional leadership in the research community. Congratulations to the 2023 award recipients! Marcelo Muñoz, PhD...
Recipients of the 2024 Ottawa Region Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year Award.
Aortic disease is often referred to as a silent condition because there are usually no symptoms to alert either the patient or doctor. The consequences, however, can be catastrophic, as in the case of an aortic dissection—a tear in the wall of this major artery. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are...
After nearly 50 years, the renowned cardiologist is hanging up his stethoscope
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is updating masking requirements for patients and visitors effective September 11, 2023. Masks are required in all units (including patient rooms), clinics and waiting rooms. Wearing a mask remains optional in public spaces such as hallways, cafeterias, and...
As of September 27, 2021, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute requires visitors to be fully vaccinated. This effort is essential to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors, staff, and our community at large. COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk of serious illness, hospitalization...
Hot, humid weather poses significant risks for heat-related injuries, including heat stroke, exhaustion, dizziness or fainting, and cramps, and individuals with cardiovascular disease are at elevated risk. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute encourages everyone to follow these important tips...
Ottawa Heart Institute staff and trainees featured prominently among award recipients again this year at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, with awards from several differ professional societies. Distinguished Teacher Award, Canadian Cardiovascular Society Kwan-Leung Chan, MD A cardiologist with...
The kid was no more than 7, a scruffy little dark-eyed boy who was followed everywhere by his younger brother. For days, they’d set up just outside the Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, trying to make enough money selling drink boxes to survive. Like most boys his age, he couldn’t keep still, moving...