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Dr. Peter Liu looks back on a decade at helm of Heart Institute’s research enterprise

Dr. Peter Liu is chiefly responsible for uniting the Heart Institute’s research division on the hallmarks of teamwork and team spirit

Heart Institute marks 40 years of life-saving transplants

It’s a remarkable feat of science and innovation, a team effort through and through – and the Heart Institute has excelled at it for decades

At the Heart Institute, Dr. Lyall Higginson fulfilled his dream of helping and teaching others

After nearly 50 years, the renowned cardiologist is hanging up his stethoscope

The legacy of the Heart Institute’s third president and CEO

It is impossible to overstate the impact Dr. Thierry Mesana has had on patient care, research and education as president and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The changes he brought about during his tenure will influence health care in the region for years to come.

Catch a quiet killer: Get screened for heart valve disease

February 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about heart valve disease—its risk factors, symptoms, detection, and treatment

Beating strong: A look back at the year’s heart health headlines

In this article – our final of 2023 – we revisit the captivating physicians, clinicians, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals, and the inspiring narratives that made headlines in The Beat this year. From the important first steps of groundbreaking initiatives in cardiovascular health

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Experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are stepping into the world of podcasting.

The Beat Audio is the best place to find and listen to UOHI podcasts. Visit this page often for the latest podcasts produced by the Heart Institute.