Cardiology

Southlake leads global conversation on coronary physiology

HN Summary • Global Recognition for Cardiac Leadership – Southlake Health’s Regional Cardiac Program was selected to perform a live coronary physiology case at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference, showcasing its advanced diagnostics to more than 10,000 cardiologists worldwide. • Advancing Precision Heart Care –...

Researchers uncover genetic basis of heart defects and facial differences in syndrome

HN Summary •  New genetic cause identified: SickKids and University of Toronto researchers discovered previously unknown disease-causing variations in the EIF3A and EIF3B genes linked to congenital heart disease, facial differences and developmental delays. •  Global validation: By connecting with international clinicians through GeneMatcher, the team...
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Researchers create living heart tissue with a 3D printer for testing new treatments

HN Summary • Living Heart Tissue Created with Custom 3D Printer Researchers at the Centre for...

Canadian first: Heart transplant after death by circulatory criteria

​In another Canadian first, a multidisciplinary team from UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and...

Sunnybrook first in Canada to implant Biotronik heart monitoring device with artificial intelligence capabilities

Sunnybrook has introduced a new device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced detection...

Sunnybrook leads in novel approach to controlling treatment-resistant high blood pressure

With nearly 25 per cent of Canadians living with high blood pressure, Sunnybrook Health...

How new research is protecting hearts amid shifting climate

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, and...

Clinical trial comparing methods of controlling bleeding in cardiac patients

Royal Columbian Hospital is one of 12 North American hospitals involved in a study...

Reducing waitlists for patients with heart valve disease

The Montreal Heart Institute recently opened the MHI’s Heart Valve Centre, a large-scale medical...

Humber River Health’s journey toward onsite cardiac catheterization

As the prevention and treatment of vascular disease continues to advance, Humber River Health...

New Cardiovascular Institute will improve heart health worldwide

The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is excited to expand its premier roster...

St. Michael’s Hospital performs Toronto’s first robotic mitral valve repair

The surgery took place in St. Michael’s Hospital’s Schroeder BRAIN&HEART Centre, where a highly...

Stroke protection and brain health

Every day, millions of people worry about losing their memory, having a stroke, or...

The Structural Heart Program at St. Michael’s Hospital makes history

St. Michael’s Hospital performs 10 TAVIs in a day, paving the way for more...

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Research study makes heart screening faster, more accessible using AI

A new study from researchers at UHN unveils an AI model to analyze data...

Training that saves lives: Using simulation to strengthen teams and patient care

Over the past three years, simulation activity at Providence has increased by 30 per...

A national leader in specialized training for nurse practitioners

HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences launched Canada’s first nurse practitioner fellowship in hematology, marking...

Patient-led research aims to help others cope with dialysis

Life-saving kidney failure treatment needs to come with mental health care too, study shows. It...