Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

This study looked at whether giving heart attack patients a personalized blood thinner plan based on their age, health, and genetics could reduce bleeding risks while still preventing future clots. It involved 39 patients who had already been on two blood thinners for a year. The…

This study compared a catheter-based procedure (ablation) to heart rhythm medications for preventing painful shocks from an implanted defibrillator. It enrolled only 3 people with prior heart attacks and was stopped early. The goal was to see which approach works better and is sa…

This study tested whether taking the blood thinner rivaroxaban for 7 days after a heart catheterization through the wrist could prevent the wrist artery from closing up. About 5% of people experience this blockage, which can limit future use of that artery. The study was stopped …

This study looked at using a fast, point-of-care COVID-19 test to help triage patients with heart or breathing emergencies. Researchers tested 66 adults who already had COVID-19 to see if the rapid test gave the same results as standard lab tests. They also compared different swa…