2009 Press releases

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Canadian first - Successful implantation of a new type of cardiac pacemaker with wireless remote telemonitoring
14/12/2009

The MHI and its Foundation launch the Carolyn and Richard J. Renaud Research Chair in Heart Failure
11/12/2009

The MHI performs its first implantation of a new prosthesis for patients with cardiac arrhythmia
30/11/2009

Dr. Serge Doucet authors a book titled "Vivre avec un proche cardiaque"
25/11/2009

The 7th Annual Critical Markers of Disease Symposium co-directed by Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif is a great success
12/11/2009

Heart rate lowering drug dramatically reduces heart attacks and need for vascular surgery in angina patients
28/10/2009

Dr. Michel Carrier of the Montreal Heart Institute writes a book titled Comment va mon nouveau coeur? Histoires de greffe
25/08/2009

The Montreal Heart Institute’s Interventional Cardiology Symposium : An Annual Event That Draws International Interest
15/07/2009

A study led by the MHI demonstrates that elevated depression symptoms predict long-term cardiovascular mortality
8/07/2009

The green light given to a major project aimed at expanding the Montreal Heart Institute's Research Centre
26/06/2009

The Montreal Heart Institute obtains $53 millions from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and Government of Quebec
25/06/2009

The Montreal Heart Institute impressed with the interest shown by elementary school children in the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
2/06/2009

The Montreal Heart Institute launches a new website to support continuing professional development
13/05/2009

Announcing the 2009 results of the 5/30 Health Challenge, Quit to win! Challenge and Smoke-Free Family Initiative
8/05/2009

Montreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal inaugurate the Centre de pharmacogénomique Beaulieu-Saucier de l'Université de Montréal
8/04/2009

"Bypass extra heart surgery" : study
1/04/2009

Minimally invasive heart surgery performed for the 100th time at the Montreal Heart Insitute
19/03/2009

The Montreal Heart Institute’s ÉPIC Centre encourages hundreds of elementary students to get active during the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie caravan
9/03/2009

Yves Des Groseillers and André Bérard enable the creation of a research chair in interventional cardiology
27/02/2009

The MHI proud to sponsor the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
5/02/2009

Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif of the MHI is chosen La Presse / Radio Canada 2008 Personality of the Year in Social Science, Pure Science and Technology
19/01/2009

A researcher at the Montreal Heart Institute receives a prestigious award from the Department of Education of the People’s Republic of China
19/01/2009

Dr. Pierre Théroux of the Montreal Heart Institute is appointed a member of the Order of Canada
14/01/2009

Montreal Heart Institute researchers contribute to identify new genetic markers for ulcerative colitis
8/01/2009

The Montreal Heart Institute encourages Québec's population to take part in Défi Santé 5/30!
7/01/2009