What are some of the means at our disposal to assess how well our hearts are functioning? What new technologies are available and what are some of the promising avenues in imagiing research and development. Dr. Robert Beanlands will also be presenting at the World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons conference and the title of his presentation is What’s New in Imaging For The Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Patient?

• Dr. Robert Beanlands, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) [UOHI],
  Chief, Cardiac Imaging
  Director, Cardiac PET Centre
  Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)/Radiology (Cross-Appointment)
  Division of Cardiology – University of Ottawa Heart Institute