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Chronic Total Occlusion Revascularization (CTO) & Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Why does CTO revascularization need specialized expertise? For regular or standard PCI procedures, the interventional cardiologists access the heart through a catheter (small tube) inserted through a skin puncture. The majority of coronary blockages allows some blood to flow through the vessel...

Genetics

The genetics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy A gene is the basic unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information. Genes are packaged in structures called chromosomes. The gene is a specific section of DNA within a chromosome...

New device could reduce COVID-19 infection risk and demand for invasive ventilators

For Immediate Release Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre & University Health Network May 13, 2020 New device could reduce COVID-19 infection risk and demand for invasive ventilators Non-invasive ventilation mask being tested on the frontline in London, Ontario LONDON, ON...

Clinic Appointments

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Self-Monitoring and Developing COVID-19 During Pregnancy

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How Will the Hospital Maintain Safety For Me and My Baby?

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What if I do develop COVID-19 while pregnant or in hospital?

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Will I be Sent Home Earlier From Hospital Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak?

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Construction of LHSC field hospital underway to prepare for potential COVID-19 influx

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 7, 2020 (LONDON, Ontario) – As London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) continues to prepare for a potential influx of patients requiring care for COVID-19, work has begun to transform the Western Fair District Agriplex into a temporary off-site hospital. This...

How to install WebEx before your appointment

Install Cisco Webex Meetings (Webex) on your smartphone at least one day before your virtual care appointment (at London Health Sciences Centre or St. Joseph's Health Care London). Follow these steps to install Webex well before your scheduled virtual care appointment. Android phone instructions are...