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December 2015
AHA 2015: Knowledge of Genetic Risk Can Encourage Increased Prevention
Simple awareness of genetic risk scores improves the uptake of preventive measures for heart disease
Care
December 2015
AHA 2015: The Lower Your Salt Intake the Better
Study finds no risks associated with low sodium consumption
December 2015
AHA 2015: Cardiac Resuscitation: New Information on CPR and Defibrillators
Updated recommendations and new findings aim to improve survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
November 2015
CCC 2015: Improving Cardiac Care for Cancer Patients
Addressing the cardiotoxicity of cancer therapies
November 2015
CCC 2015: Awards and Recognition
A number of Ottawa Heart Institute staff and trainees were honoured at this year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, recognizing their accomplishments at both early and established phases of their careers.
Rob Beanlands, MD, Chief of Cardiology
November 2015
CCC 2015: National Quality Indicators for Cardiovascular Care
Are quality-based hospital rankings in the future for Canadian health care?
November 2015
CCC 2015: Is She Really Having a Heart Attack?
Efforts to better understand and treat spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a life-threatening condition that mostly affects younger women
November 2015
CCC 2015: Factors Associated with Heart Failure in Women
Award-winning research into why a certain form of heart failure affects more women
November 2015
CCC 2015: Treating STEMI Heart Attack Patients with Multi-vessel Disease
Analysis of previous outcomes suggests that staged intervention is safe and reduces mortality
November 2015
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2015
The Heart Institute has 39 expert clinical talks and research presentations at this year’s American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, the largest meeting on heart disease in the world. See the program guide for details.
October 2015
Caring for the Caregivers: Recognizing the Challenges
Support for caregivers is essential to preventing burnout and helping patients recover successfully
October 2015
Caring for the Caregivers: The Role of Occupational Therapy
Fostering patient independence and easing caregiver strain once back at home