Presentations from OHRC 2016 OHRC1-Peter BACKX, PhD OHRC2-Ratika PARKASH, MD OHRC4-Stanley NATTEL, MD (0935) OHRC6-Damian REDFEARN, MD OHRC7-Jason ROBERTS, MD OHRC8-Stanley NATTEL, MD (1135) OHRC10-Gregory LIP, MD (KEYNOTE) OHRC11-Jeff HEALEY, MD OHRC12-Anthony TANG, MD OHRC13-Hugh CALKINS, MD (0815...
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Medical Breakthroughs: What are the Possible Game-Changers in the Near Future? How will they impact health and society? In collaboration with the Gairdner Foundation, partnered with the UOHI Patient Alumni. Registration | Learning objectives | Abstract | Perspectives for the future Speaker Dr...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing heart disease.
Atrial fibrillation is a complex condition in that its causes vary from person to person, impacting its underlying mechanisms, what triggers episodes and which treatments are effective in each individual. In addition, afib can be difficult to diagnose because it is often episodic nature and in some...
December 14, 2023 – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and local hospitals including: The Ottawa Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, CHEO, Bruyère, The Royal and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are urging eligible residents, especially those at higher risk, to receive their...
Dr. Christopher Sun, an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Telfer School of Management and a scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), is the recipient of a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Data Analytics for Health Systems Transformation. The Canada...
Much of modern health care is made possible by medical devices—the countless tools, equipment and instruments used in health care delivery and patient care. Pocket glucose monitors that check blood sugar levels on the go. Specialized retractors that support new surgical techniques. Cardiac stents...
Ottawa — On Thursday, February 13, Canadians and Ottawa residents are invited to wear red in recognition of the second annual Wear Red Canada campaign, an important day to raise awareness about women’s heart health. The campaign is an initiative of the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, powered...
Hospitals in Ottawa are ready to help the region’s children, youth and families get the timely care they need, as directed by Ontario Health. We are all happy to do our part in helping manage the sustained and unprecedented surge CHEO has been experiencing this fall. Here’s what families need to...
This is a joint message from Ottawa’s medical Chiefs of Staff OTTAWA – January 22, 2021 – As medical Chiefs of Staff for Ottawa’s hospitals, we are asking everyone to adhere to provincial public health restrictions and stay home, except for essential reasons — reasons that include seeking medical...
Mireille Ouimet, PhD, is a Scientist and Director of the Cardiovascular Metabolism and Cell Biology Laboratory ( video) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, in the Faculty of Medicine at the University...
Respected for Our Excellence, Recognized for Our Care On May 11, 1976 the University of Ottawa Heart Institute opened for business. Over the following four decades, we have become a heart health leader, providing outstanding care to patients from across Canada and impacting the well-being of people...
The Government of Ontario has set a goal of establishing a fully accessible province within 20 years. The goal requires the provincial government to work with the public and private sectors and the disabled community to jointly develop standards to be achieved in stages of 5 years or less. The...
In terms of clinical care, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is the sole, independent provider of specialized cardiovascular care for the Champlain Region and serves more than 40 referral hospitals throughout the province. Because of its unique nature under Ontario law, the Heart Institute is...
We recognize that the best patient care is not feasible if it is not supported with vibrant research and education. Today's research is tomorrow's treatment. This is a reflection of the natural flow of knowledge from "bench to bedside," from scientific discovery to new forms of treatment. Without...
Overview The Heart Institute consists of three separate legally incorporated entities, each having its own distinct board of directors. These entities are: the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, and the Ottawa Heart Institute Research...
Our expansion will create a state-of-the-art facility that will meet the demands of delivering outstanding cardiovascular care to a growing and changing patient population. The facility will provide greater capacity and efficiencies and will support the advanced and rapidly changing technologies...
Our top 5 stories of 2018 covered a variety of important heath topics: innovative techniques and technology, continuing medical education in Canada, tips for better managing stress, and, yes, recreational pot, too. 5 th position (Fluoro)Less is More When it Comes to Cardiac Ablation 4 th position...
Members of the University of Ottawa's senior management.
Inspired by a unique culture of excellence and innovation, we promote heart health and lead in patient care, research and education. Our Values Patients Come First By relentlessly demonstrating a strong commitment to world-class care and health promotion, our team creates a unique environment for...