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December 2012
CCC 2012: New Approaches for Imaging Clinical Outcomes
Imaging can also be used in new ways to assess the progress of disease or treatment
Research
December 2012
AHA 2012: Stem Cells for Cardiac Repair
The use of stem cells for regenerating damaged heart tissue offers great potential, but many technical questions remain. Understanding which cell types are most beneficial and how they should be employed is a central issue. Several clinical trials involving stem cells were presented at AHA. Two were of particular interest. SCIPIO, a phase I clinical trial, is the first to assess the effectiveness of cardiac stem cells (CSCs) for treating ischemic heart failure. Dr.
December 2012
CCC 2012: Refining Acute Cardiac Care
Patients who have a heart attack followed by return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), but not consciousness, have a poor prognosis. The neurological outcomes for these so-called ROSC patients can be aided by rapid cooling of the body (therapeutic hypothermia) in the cardiac catheterization lab, but many questions remain about implementing this treatment.
December 2012
UOHI at CCC 2012: Honours for Heart Institute Staff
Dr. Robert Roberts, Dr. Lyall Higginson, Dr. Benjamin Chow, Dr. Ruth McPherson, Dr. Peter Liu
December 2012
AHA 2012: Heart Institute News and More
Read our coverage of Heart Institute research and other highlights from the world’s largest cardiovascular conference, the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, including a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs and stem cell therapy.
December 2012
CCC 2012: Heart Institute News and More
Read our in-depth coverage of Heart Institute advances and other important developments in cardiovascular medicine from this year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, including regenerative medicine, diabetes management and minimally invasive surgery.
October 2012
The Heart Institute Welcomes New Scientific Director
Dr. Peter Liu, a prominent figure the Canadian cardiovascular landscape, brings his wide-ranging clinical and scientific leadership to the Heart Institute.
October 2012
Interventional Cardiologists Champion Broad Innovation
Committed to expanding the options for treating patients with structural heart disease.
May 2012
Update: RAPID GENE in The Lancet
RAPID GENE, the first-ever bedside genetic test, has received peer-reviewed validation in The Lancet, the world’s leading general medical journal.
May 2012
A Quarter-Century of Recognizing Research Excellence
May 7, 2012, marked the 25th Annual Research Day at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
May 2012
Introducing the New Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology
Dr. Dupuis assumed leadership of Cardiac Anesthesiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in March 2012.
May 2012
Introducing the New Chief of Cardiology
In March 2012, Dr. Rob Beanlands was appointed Chief of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.