Dr. Renée Hessian is a Cardiologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the body. Elevated blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides (a related type of fat or lipid) is an important risk factor for coronary heart disease. This is especially true for people who also have other risk factors for heart disease. Cholesterol...
In the recently released SCImago Institutions Rankings [SIR] World Report on the research impact of institutions and companies worldwide, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute placed 57th out of 3,042 organizations. The ranking, conducted by the SCImago Research Group, assessed the quality and...
The High Resolution Cell Imaging Core (HRCIC) Facility provides regional researchers with access to equipment and expertise in flow cytometry, high resolution imaging, histology, and analysis that enable high quality data interpretation to support grant applications and publications. The HRCIC is...
Ashok Pandey, an 11th grade student at Waterloo Collegiate Institute is the youngest investigator to present at this year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, the largest gathering of cardiovascular and allied healthcare professionals in the country. On the first day of presentations, Pandey stepped...
The following are examples of Heart Institute-led trials with broad impact on patient outcomes. Bridge or Continue Coumadin for Device Surgery Randomized Controlled Trial - BRUISE CONTROL This clinical trial was funded primarily by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and in part by the...
There were a lot of interesting news, research and healthcare policy discussions at this year's conference. Has the Time Come for Precision Medicine? A physician argues that tailoring care to the individual will improve outcomes and reduce costs First National Quality Report on Cardiovascular Care...
This holiday season will be unlike any other. Hospitals in Ottawa are ensuring families and loved ones can share messages of love and support with patients receiving care, while still respecting visitor restrictions in place to keep everyone safe. Gifts are welcome at the University of Ottawa Heart...
In our final article of the year, we’re re-gifting our most loved stories of 2019. We’ve got online health calculators for Jimmy, a SAFARI surprise for Sarah, some ceiling tile “heart work” for Uncle Tom, and more. Our 2019 holiday round-up has something for everyone. 5 th position Doctors on SAFARI...
Former Director, Ruddy Canadian Cardiovascular Genetics Centre University of Ottawa Heart Institute Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa Dr. Robert Roberts is the President and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) since 2004 and the founding Director of The Ruddy Canadian...
Yves Marcel, BSc, PhD Director, Atherosclerosis, Genetics and Cell Biology Laboratory University of Ottawa Heart Institute Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology University of Ottawa American Heart Association...
Great strides have been made over the last 40 years in reducing the number of Canadians who smoke. Yet, smoking tobacco remains a leading cause of preventable illness, hospitalization and death. People who smoke daily average twice as many days in hospital as people who have never been daily smokers...
The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is looking for two skilled Hospitalist Physicians to work with us to provide the best possible care for our patients.
This is a joint message from chiefs-of-staff at hospitals in the Champlain Region OTTAWA - June 10, 2020 - Hospitals in the Champlain Region are taking a safe, coordinated and gradual approach to increasing scheduled services, which were postponed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While...
Whether you live in a large urban centre with frequent smog advisories or in a more rural setting, the air you breathe can pose significant risks for developing cardiovascular distress and disease. While children, the elderly and those with diabetes, lung disease or existing heart conditions are...
Dr. Caroline McGuinty is one of the newer faces around the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). Thanks to an unrelenting coronavirus pandemic, the early-career cardiologist has yet to meet some of her colleagues in person. Despite these challenges, however, McGuinty is making strides. In the...