Dr. Thierry Mesana’s legacy as the valve surgeon at the helm of the Heart Institute lives on with significant endowment from a former patient Thierry Mesana, MD, is nearing the end of his second term as president and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The heart valve surgeon who...
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A random sample of discharged patients is surveyed every two weeks to determine their level of satisfaction with the care they received and the experience they had as patients at the Heart Institute.
Our patient guides will help you understand specific heart conditions and medical procedures, as well as how to improve your heart health. Whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver, they are useful references and places to track important information.
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...
At the Heart Institute, we strive to provide the best possible care to our patients and their families and we welcome your feedback. While you are in the hospital, if you or your family has any concerns, complaints or compliments regarding the care you are receiving, we encourage you to speak to the clinical services manager of the patient care area.
Resources for patients with rare cardiac conditions.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) believes each person is a unique individual whose nature is physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social. Each person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of circumstance or condition.
Patient Support Groups at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
After Hope Sarfi had bypass surgery last year, she had good support from family and friends. They helped her out where they could, some learned about her condition and they listened to her concerns—everything you could want from those closest to you. But she felt something was missing. That...
Quality of care, Financial information, Policies and Agreements and Responsible Conduct of Research.
Our Pericardial Care Clinic is a specialized outpatient facility designed to address the specific needs of patients grappling with advanced pericardial diseases and their dedicated caregivers.
The doctor will explain the procedure, its risks and benefits, as well as alternatives to you. You will be asked to sign a consent form. This is a good time to make sure all your questions have been answered. You will be awake and conscious during the procedure. A mild sedative may be given to help...
Heart failure is an insidious disease. Its symptoms can be vague—including shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles and fatigue. Too often, patients and family doctors miss the warning signs entirely, explained Peter Liu, MD, Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President of Research at the...
A technologist or nurse will explain the test to you, take a brief medical history, and answer any questions you may have. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and electrocardiogram (ECG) will be monitored before, during, and after the test. A technologist or nurse will insert an intravenous tube (IV)...
Our goal is to produce novel and established PET Radiopharmaceuticals for innovative research to help understand and guide novel therapies in cardiovascular, kidney, diabetes, oncology and neuroscience diseases.
A technologist or nurse will explain the test to you, take a brief medical history, and answer any questions you may have. A technologist or nurse will insert an intravenous (IV) tube into a vein in each of your arms. You will be brought into the scanner room and asked to lie on your back on the...
Trainee specific featured sessions included Poster Presentations, Rapid Fire Oral Presentations and awards and a Trainee Mentorship Luncheon.
The lectureship honours Dr. Keon, founder of the UOHI, and one of the finest cardiac surgeons of his generation. We were delighted that the esteemed Dr. Victor Dzau delivered this lectureship on Rebuilding the Failing Heart: Molecular Approaches to Cardiac Regeneration.
Regular physical activity can help you live better with heart disease by improving your fitness, energy level and overall quality of life. It’s never too late to make physical activity a part of your everyday life.