Ian Paterson, MD, is a cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and a professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
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At the Heart Institute we strive to provide the best possible care to our patients and their families and we welcome your feedback. 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...
Patient and family-centered care is at the heart of all that we do. We strive to involve patients, family members, caregivers and the community in discussions that affect care and research at the Institute.
Being a patient at the Heart Institute can be unsettling—but it’s also safe. There is trained staff that will help with whatever patients need. Medication is brought when it’s time to take it and food meets the requirements for a heart-healthy diet. When it’s time to leave, though, it’s another...
Being a patient can be confusing and overwhelming. There can be a lot of new information to absorb at a time when patients are not feeling their best. Decisions are often necessary and the implications of those choices may not be clear. Recovery can involve following detailed instructions or making...
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...
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.
Peer leaders are women who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and have a strong passion for supporting and helping other women in their recovery. Leaders must have come to terms with own cardiovascular diagnosis and be physically, emotionally and psychologically ready to help other women.
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, responsible conduct of research, and environment.
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...