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November 2016
Highlights from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress
Our look at interesting news, research and healthcare policy from this year’s conference
July 2016
Strong Showing in Race for Research Dollars
In a difficult funding environment, Heart Institute researchers have continued success in major grant competitions
June 2016
Hospital-Initiated Smoking Cessation Reduces Deaths and Future Health Care Usage
A new study finds that the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation saves lives and eases the demand for healthcare resources
January 2016
Prescribing Physical Activity: A Call to Action
Making a powerful tool for health and wellness central to patient care
September 2015
Researchers Answer Important Debate About the Genetics of Heart Disease
The genetic basis of heart disease is largely due to a combination of many common genetic variants having a small impact, rather than a few rare variants with large effects
February 2015
Completing the Cardiac Imaging Fleet with MRI
The Heart Institute opens the first dedicated cardiac MRI facility in Eastern Ontario
September 2014
Cholesterol-Elevating Protein Linked to Heart Attack
The PCSK9 protein, much promoted as the target for a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, is found at higher levels in patients undergoing a heart attack.
October 2013
Meet the Heart Institute’s Incoming President and CEO
Dr. Thierry Mesana discusses the future of cardiovascular care, the importance of research and what makes the Heart Institute special.
July 2013
Study Expected to Impact Device Surgeries Worldwide
Whether to continue the anticoagulant warfarin for device implantations has been an open question for some time. Now, new Heart Institute research looks to have closed the debate.
December 2012
Reducing Radiation in Cardiac Imaging
Efforts to minimize radiation exposure have placed the Heart Institute at the forefront of patient safety for cardiac imaging in North America.