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December 2016
Imaging Technology Expected to Enhance Patient Access to Cardiac PET Tests
FDA approval of Ottawa Heart Institute technology increases availability of PET radiotracers
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November 2016
Has the Time Come for Precision Medicine? (CCC 2016)
A physician argues that tailoring care to the individual will improve outcomes and reduce costs
November 2016
First National Quality Report on Cardiovascular Care Released (CCC 2016)
TAVI is first out of the gate for reporting national quality indicators
November 2016
Highlights from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress
Our look at interesting news, research and healthcare policy from this year’s conference
November 2016
Cardiac Anesthesiologists: Master Facilitators and Providers of Critical Care
A conversation with Dr. Stéphane Lambert, the new Head of Cardiac Anesthesiology
November 2016
Helping Men Deal with the Emotional Impact of Heart Disease
Movember-funded effort will offer support services that address the mental and emotional health of men
November 2016
Rapids Beats: Heart Disease News and Updates for November
In this round up from the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, flu shots and heart attacks, cold weather and ICD shocks, and physical inactivity for nurses
November 2016
Using Imaging to Diagnose and Understand Cardiac Sarcoidosis (CCC 2016)
Ways that cardiac imaging can tell us more about a rare condition
November 2016
40th Anniversary Flashback: The RAFT Trial
Landmark study changed the way doctors treat heart failure
October 2016
Occupational Therapy Found to Uniquely Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Helping heart patients stay out of the hospital is a primary goal of occupational therapy
October 2016
The Importance of Best Practices for Successful Smoking Cessation
Systematic approaches are key to helping smokers put tobacco behind them
October 2016
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2016
The Ottawa Heart Institute has 45 expert clinical talks and research presentations at the 2016 AHA Scientific Sessions, the largest meeting on heart disease in the world. See our program guide for details.