2008 Press releases

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The results from a clinical trial led by the MHI demonstrate that drug reduces inflammation in patients with serious cardiovascular disease
11/11/2008

Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif of the Montreal Heart Institute receives the Research Achievement Award from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society
30/10/2008

Dr. Peter Guerra of the Montreal Heart Institute is appointed new President of the Canadian Heart Rhythm Society
30/10/2008

Heart rate lowering drug improves exercice capacity in patients with stable angina
29/10/2008

Fundraising evening for the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation - The Grand Bal des vins-coeurs raises $2 million
8/09/2008

Major international study shows lowering heart rate lessens risk of heart attacks in patients with coronary artery disease
3/09/2008

Montreal Heart Institute researchers Contribute to the Discovery of a New Gene related to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
1/08/2008

Montreal Heart Institute and Mount Sinai Hospital researchers contribute to major Crohn's disease study
30/06/2008

The MHI presents the findings of an international research project on congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation
19/06/2008

The Montreal Heart Institute celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first heart transplant in Canada
28/05/2008

A new approach to protect the hearts of patients with muscular dystrophy
12/05/2008

The Montreal Heart Institute Research Centre makes a major discovery in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis
18/04/2008

Creation of the Centre of Excellence in Personalized Medicine - The MHI and Génome Québec announce a $22 million investment
14/02/2008

An international consortium of scientists, which includes the MHI, find major susceptibility genes for lupus
21/01/2008