Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

Innovations and Milestones

Innovations and Milestones....

	Disappearing implant a North American first
	Safer surgery for elderly bypass patients
	4D echocardiography: Real images in real time
	New generation CT scanner the first in Canada
	Dr. Rao among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
	Treating sleep apnea benefits heart patients
	Using stem cells to repair heart damage
	Dr. Liu named Director of CIHR
	*PMCC designated Centre of Excellence* for vascular care**
	Creating the first optical map of the human heart
	Stem cells show potential to regenerate damage hearts
	PMCC provides “gold standard” of care in ACHD
	Operative mortality rates lower than international benchmark
	Percutaneous mitral valve repair the first in Canada
	PMCC approach combines clinical and research expertise
	Aortic stent grafts save lives in aneurysm patients
	I³ Centre to set new standard in cardiac care
	Multipurpose OR to enhance efficiency and patient care
	Dr. Nikolaos Tzemos: Fellowship in echocardiography
	Dr. Leo Ihlberg: Fellowship in cardiac surgery