University Of Ottawa Heart Institute

Details

Name :

University Of Ottawa Heart Institute

Address  :

40 Ruskin Street,

Town  :

Ottawa

State  :

Ontario

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

K1Y 4W7

Phone  :

613-696-7000

Fax  :

613-696-7146

Web URL  :

University Of Ottawa Heart Institute
Specialization
  • Cardiology
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 27


Description

We are Canada largest and foremost heart health centre dedicated to understanding treating and preventing heart disease We deliver hightech care with a personal touch shape the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced and revolutionize cardiac treatment and understanding We build knowledge through research and translate discoveries into advanced care We serve the local national and international communities as we pioneer a new era in heart health


History

We are Canada largest and foremost heart health centre dedicated to understanding treating and preventing heart disease We deliver hightech care with a personal touch shape the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced and revolutionize cardiac treatment and understanding We build knowledge through research and translate discoveries into advanced care We serve the local national and international communities as we pioneer a new era in heart health
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