Background: Although cardiac procedures are commonly used to treat cardiovascular disease,
they are costly. Administrative data sources could be used to track cardiac procedures, …

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the treatment of choice for inoperable and
high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Our objectives were to elucidate potential …

Background: The use of invasive coronary angiography in stable ischemic heart disease (IHD)
varies widely. Objective: To validate the 2012 appropriate use criteria for diagnostic …

The authors present an introduction to the basics of lipid metabolism including an overview
of the structure and function of lipoproteins and a description of the pathways of lipid …

Objective Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is generally more expensive than
surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) due to the high cost of the device. Our objective was …

Background The Variation in Revascularization Practice in Ontario (VRPO) project helped
describe variations in revascularization across Ontario. Coronary anatomy was the most …

Background: The ratio of revascularization to medical therapy (referred to herein as the
revascularization ratio) for the initial treatment of stable ischemic heart disease varies …

Background— Radial access is associated with less bleeding and vascular complications.
However, it may delay reperfusion during primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-…

Background— Wide variation exists in the detection rate of obstructive coronary artery disease
(CAD) with elective coronary angiography for suspected stable ischemic heart disease. …

In March of 2010, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and Ontario Medical
Association jointly commissioned a Working Group to make recommendations regarding the …