Highlights
IMPELLA 5.0
In a world first our cardiovascular team implants a minimally-invasive cardiac support system (Impella 5.0) into a patient suffering from acute rejection after a heart transplant.
FIRST IN QUEBEC, SECOND IN NORTH AMERICA!
Electrophysiologists are the first in Quebec (and the second in North America) to implant a “smart” fully automatic biventricular cardiac defibrillator.
FIRST AND ONLY CANADIAN CENTRE
First and only Canadian centre to implant a new type of mechanical support device for the heart C-Pulse device by Sunshine Heart.
CANADA'S FIRST
Cardiac electrophysiology laboratory Canada’s first ablation of ventricular tachycardia using an irrigated catheter with surround flow technology.
FIRST IN HUMAN!
First-in-human implant of a new type of mechanical assist device “Symphony” implanted in the right chest.
FIRST IN HUMAN!
First-in-human implant of the cVAD Impella – support of cardiac circulation without the need for surgical access.
PROVINCIAL FIRST!!
Electrophysiologists implant the province’s first adaptive resynchronization device to improve heart failure by stimulation synchronized to the heart’s own electricity.
FIRST IN-HUMAN!!
First-in-human implant with a fully recapturable, repositionable, and retrievable CoreValve system – Medtronic CoreValve Evolut and the Enveo delivery system.
FIRST WORLDWIDE!
MUHC becomes first hospital in the world to try new catheter procedure http://globalnews.ca/news/3125514/muhc-becomes-first-hospital-in-the-world-to-try-new-catheter-procedure/ http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/muhc-scores-medical-world-first-in-new-heart-technology
FIRST IN CANADA!!
The MUHC is first in Canada to implant a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/muhc-patient-first-to-be-implanted-with-new-cardiac-defibrillator-device http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/medical-first-in-montreal-new-mri-compatible-device-corrects-heart-failure-1.3506780
PHYSICIANSHIP AWARD
Department of Medicine Physicianship Award - Dr. Gordon Crelinsten. in recognition of a faculty member who exemplifies the attributes of a complete physician. They are expert clinicians, able to demonstrate the application of knowledge, clinical skills, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking to the care of their patients. They are effective communicators, caring, compassionate and empathetic physicians, with high personal standards of behavior and integrity. They are committed to the health and well-being of patients and advocate for them. They are role models for their students and peers.
SENATE OF CANADA AWARD
WHHI's Wendy Wray was selected to receive a Senate of Canada 150 Medal. This medal, created to recognize Canadians are thoroughly involved and have made significant contributions to their communities, was awarded to Wendy in recognition of her work in support of women's cardiovascular health.
Un cardiologue de Montréal défonce les blocages comme au marteau-piqueur
Un cardiologue de Montréal (le Dr. Stéphane Rinfret du CUSM) est le premier au monde à utiliser un minuscule marteau-piqueur pour débloquer les artères et éviter les opérations à cœur ouvert...(cont) https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2018/09/26/une-premiere-mondiale-pour-deboucher-les-arteres
CATHETER A ONDES DE CHOC
Quand l’artère coronaire d'un malade est obstruée, un cardiologue peut la débloquer par cathétérisme, une intervention peu invasive. Toutefois, si le blocage est impénétrable, un chirurgien devra effectuer un pontage coronarien. Mais maintenant, une nouvelle approche expérimentale développée au Québec pourrait permettre de franchir les blocages les plus résistants, sans avoir recours à une chirurgie majeure. Dix Québécois participent à cet essai clinique unique au monde. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/site/segments/reportage/106268/ondes-choc-artere?isAutoPlay=1
21st Francophone Conference of Interventional Cardiology - Paris, France
October 10: MUHC cardiologist Dr. Stéphane Rinfret performs Avignon/France remote/live angiosplasty. https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/sante-sciences/videotransmission-entre-l-hopital-d-avignon-et-le-21eme-congres-francophone-de-cardiologie-1570725587
