Who We Are
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is an overarching institute coordinating all cardiovascular science research, education and patient care within both Alberta Health Services (Calgary) and the University of Calgary. The LCIA has 175 research and clinician members, and coordinates the activities of 1,500 individuals in Southern Alberta. It serves a population of over 1.6 million people in Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Eastern British Columbia.
The J.L. "Sam" and Beverley Mozell Heart Rhythm Treatment Research and Education Laboratory at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute has been the centre of many Canadian or Western Canadian firsts over the last number of months. One of the most recent of these was featured in the October 31st Calgary Herald. An expectant mother presented with electrical issues in the heart resulting in dangerous misfiring of the body's pump that in turn presented major risks for baby and mom. Dr. George (Yorgo) Veenhuyzen then performed what is believed to be a first in Canada procedure (certainly a first in Western Canada) - an ablation on the expectant mom without the use of x-ray. Normally, the ablation (heating of tissue in the heart that causes irregular heartbeats) requires x-ray such that catheters can be fed into the correct spots in the heart/vasculature. In this case, the latest 3D navigation tools were used and the patient received no radiation from the procedure. The results? A healthy mom, and a few months later, a bouncing baby as happy as can be!
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Libin Life - hot off the press!
Libin Life Volume 2, 2011 available now!
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Recent Stories Include:
Defy premature death while helping others
Join the Libin Institute Team in the Death Defying Challenge. Help the team once again hoist the HSF Spirit Cup!
PAHO news release features Libin Member
Dr. Norm Campbell, HSF/CIHR Chair in Hypertention Prevention and Control, was quoted in a recent Pan American Health Organization news release. Read about how he proposes to save thousands of lives.
Recognition received by Institute Members
A substantial number of chairs, prizes and scholarships were recently received by Institute Members. See the list and leave a congratulatory comment!
Stephenson Cardiovascular
The Stephenson Cardiovascular MR Centre at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is a diagnostic facility dedicated exclusively to Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR).
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