Cardiology

Bringing world’s tiniest heart pump to Scarborough

In a groundbreaking achievement, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has become the first non-cardiac surgical centre in Ontario to successfully use an Impella pump – the world’s tiniest heart pump. The Impella pump greatly reduces the risk of complications and improves survival for patients with...

Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease

E-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, contain nicotine and various chemicals, including some used for flavourings, which make them more attractive to young people. Despite measures to protect youth, such as age restrictions and flavour bans, all types of vaping products remain easily available online....

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UHN team performs Canadian- first adult cardiac procedure

In a Canadian-first procedure, a surgical team at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC)...

Enhanced Cardiovascular Care — VIRTUES

Enrollment has commenced for a groundbreaking national study that will help revolutionize cardiovascular care....

‘A great place to grow’: Stroke learners share their experiences training at Unity Health Toronto

June is Stroke Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about stroke and stroke...

Timely diagnosis and right medication lead to improved quality of life for heart failure patients

Marilyn Jackson recalls waking up, breathless, with a terrible cramp in her leg. “I’m...

How the Apple Watch could boost heart health

Ross Durant was volunteering at his church just over a decade ago when he...

New technology enhances cardiac care

Humber River Health recognizes that modern challenges are best met with modern solutions, and...

Southlake pioneering advancements in cardiac care

Southlake Regional Health Centre is setting new benchmarks that will bring leading edge cardiac...

AI and cardiac care

A new Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) study will harness the power of artificial intelligence...

Tool helping ED teams make care decisions about heart failure patients

A UHN-created tool that supports Emergency Department (ED) physicians in deciding whether to admit...

KHSC trials minimally invasive shockwave procedure for the first time in Ontario

The number of new technologies in health care continues to grow by the day...

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery reduces trauma

It has been two months since Bojan, a 51-year-old man, attended the Minimally Invasive...

Expanding access to cardiac care

More than 6,000 people are admitted to Fraser Health hospitals for cardiac failure every...

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AI tools to ease administrative burdens in ER

Unity Health Toronto has received $200 thousand in funding from Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners...