Stories Archives - Do Whatever It Takes

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre’s Medly is revolutionizing heart failure care

A diagnosis of heart failure can be overwhelming, leaving patients feeling confused and alone. UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre is focused on creating new ways to individualize care and support patients in actively navigation their health care journey.

Words from the heart about family’s cardiac care journey

Daughter of patient at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre co-authors children’s book to demystify cardiac surgery for young readers.

Animation on Cree community heart health hits the big screen

Collaboration with First Nations and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre selected to showcase at the 2024 Toronto Shorts International Film Festival.

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Team performs Canadian-first adult cardiac procedure

In a Canadian-first procedure, a surgical team at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) has eliminated an adult patient’s irregular heartbeat – arrhythmia – by accessing the heart through a vein in the liver.

Dr. Tirone David Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Tirone David has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Society of Cardiovascular and EndoVascular Surgery (ESCVS).

Epic now has tool helping ED teams make care decisions about heart failure patients

A UHN-created tool that supports Emergency Department (ED) physicians in deciding whether to admit or discharge a heart failure patient is now available in Epic, UHN’s electronic patient record system.

Nursing clinical coaching and mentorship programs launched at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) has launched a new professional development program for nurses.

Empowering patients through digital care

Collaboration and innovation is helping patients with heart failure stay on track with their treatment.

At the heart of saving lives

The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre has helped transform survival rates for people with failing hearts over the decades.

Getting to the heart of it

A diverse set of skills and commitment to aortic innovation is helping save the lives of those with aortic disease.