Cardiology

A North American first: Southlake Health celebrates 1,000th sutureless heart valve surgery

Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care Southlake Health has successfully implanted 1,001 sutureless heart valves, becoming the first hospital in North America to meet this major milestone using the Perceval valve. The Perceval valve is the only fully sutureless...

Partnership opens new patient pathway for cardiac care

Unity Health Toronto and Oak Valley Health are creating a streamlined care pathway to provide patients with timely access to advanced cardiac procedures and interventions at St. Michael’s Hospital. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Oak Valley Health – which includes Markham Stouffville...

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Bringing world’s tiniest heart pump to Scarborough

In a groundbreaking achievement, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has become the first non-cardiac surgical...

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...

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...

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AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the...