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Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. André Denault, anesthesiologist and critical care physician at the Montreal Heart Institute - Monday 20 November, 2023
Since the beginning of his career, Dr. André Denault, anesthesiologist and critical care physician at the Institute, has been interested in ultrasounds’ exceptional potential for treating patients. This world specialist in cardiac anesthesia was excited to speak to us about the practice he implemented at the Institute that revolutionized the way medical professionals around the globe make diagnoses.
Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Serge Doucet, Director of Education at the Montreal Heart Institute, and Amélie Doherty, Nurse and Assistant to the Director of Education - Wednesday 18 October, 2023
After its inauguration in spring 2022, the brand-new Centre de formation d’excellence en santé cardiovasculaire (CESC) started welcoming teachers and students alike just a few steps from the Institute. Dr. Doucet and Amélie Doherty, R.N., bring us into the heart of this major innovative project, whose goal is to train seasoned professionals devoted to providing the highest standard of care possible.
Foundation - Thursday 5 October, 2023
Before working for the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, Maude had never been personally affected by heart disease. But at the Foundation, she quickly realized that a person didn’t need to have health problems to care about the cause.
Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Julie Sirois, Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Montreal Heart Institute - Tuesday 8 August, 2023
Dr. Julie Sirois was initially pursuing a career as an oboist, but instead became Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Montreal Heart Institute in 2021. This superwoman has much to say about her job and what it’s like to work in the emergency room at a specialized centre.
Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Marie-Pierre Dubé, Director of the MHI’s Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre - Wednesday 28 June, 2023
As a distinguished researcher and the director of the Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre at the Montreal Heart Institute, Dr. Marie-Pierre Dubé pushes the limits of genetics to understand its wide-ranging impact on health. She took the time to explain the basic principles of precision medicine, which allows doctors to personalize patient treatment by analyzing their genetics.
Foundation - Monday 5 June, 2023
Jarred Kotler is answering some questions about his sudden heart attack and explains how the Montreal Heart Institute is helping him daily with his heart condition.
Foundation, in collaboration with Clarissa Nolasco, nurse at the Institute's Heart Failure Clinic - Monday 8 May, 2023
From the moment she walked through the doors of the Montreal Heart Institute in 2006, Clarissa Nolasco has never looked back. The clinical nurse tells us about the unparalleled nursing care they provide, focused on personalized support, and their remarkably human approach, which makes the hospital so unique.
Foundation - Wednesday 12 April, 2023
The recipient of the third edition of the Dr. Denis Roy Awards for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care, Hosham Ased is an ambassador of his profession. He works tirelessly to help advance the practices used in his field, and below he talks about the little-known yet critical role of clinical perfusionists.
Foundation - Tuesday 21 March, 2023
Éric Cool is a well-known patient at the Montreal Heart Institute and its Foundation. He underwent emergency surgery in 2021 after suffering a massive heart attack at the age of 47. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated over time and he received a heart transplant in 2023. That’s when Ariane Bouchard decided to encourage residents of L’Assomption to take part in a race to raise funds to support the fight against cardiovascular diseases.
Foundation - Thursday 9 March, 2023
It can sometimes be tricky to stick to a balanced diet. To help you adopt a diet that’s good for your health and your heart, we’ve spoken with Élise Latour and Karine Lamoureux, nutritionists at the EPIC Centre.
Robert Blouin is ready for the next day’s bypass surgery.