Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

12/22/2025

Wishing you peace, joy and A Healthier World! ❄️🍁

Happy Holidays on behalf of the entire team at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre.

11/25/2025

Maria, a high school senior looking forward to prom and graduation, fainted during a routine day. The event led to cardiac testing and eventually, a diagnosis of a heart tumour.

Maria needed a complex surgery that required opening her chest and removing a mass from her heart without damaging vital structures and valves. Only two cardiac surgeons in the world could perform this rare procedure. The surgery was completed by Dr. Robert Cusimano and his team at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre.

Maria has quickly recovered, and the lifesaving surgery has inspired to pursue a career as a cardiac perfusionist to help others. Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4p3pUSU

Maria's rare heart tumour could only be treated by one of two heart surgeons in the world. Luckily, one of those surgeons was just a hop, skip and a jump away from her home

11/17/2025

Follow the remarkable Libby Znaimer as she navigates a third primary cancer diagnosis alongside her care teams at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre.

Watch the premiere of "The Sequel I Never Expected" tonight with VisionTV:

10/29/2025

A Toronto-based cardiologist has measured the heart-pounding effects on fans watching the Blue Jays play in the World Series in the latest study to suggest t...

09/18/2025

Cardiovascular disease is responsible for one in three deaths globally, claiming nearly 20 million lives each year. The burden is only growing with aging populations.

Dr. Heather Ross, Head of the Division of Cardiology at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, explores how we can ensure equitable access to heart care—especially for patients in remote communities.

Watch as Dr. Ross shares her powerful story and insights on advancing heart care on The CRAM podcast:

It’s called the silent killer and for good reason.One in three deaths around the world is caused by cardiovascular diseases. That’s almost 20 million people...

06/18/2025

At UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, we work seamlessly to deliver world-class health care, conduct groundbreaking research, and educate tomorrow’s health leaders. We’re excited to continue our work, united under a bold, new brand.

We’re a proud part of UHN – Canada's Hospital 🍁

06/17/2025

Congratulations to 's Dr. Tirone David on his induction into Canada's Walk of Fame! 🍁

In the world of cardiac surgery, few names command the reverence and awe of Dr. Tirone David. Throughout his career, he has pioneered 16 ground-breaking procedures, performed more than 15,000 open-heart surgeries and published more than 350 scientific papers.

Learn more about Dr. David's Walk of Fame induction, his distinguished accomplishments, and his near 50-year long career alongside UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre:
https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/news/pages/dr-tirone-david-inducted-into-canadas-walk-of-fame.aspx

06/16/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Tirone David for his induction into Canada's Walk of Fame as one of the world's leading cardiovascular surgeons!

Join us in celebrating Dr. David and nearly 50 years of groundbreaking work, dedication to patients, and unwavering leadership at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre!

06/11/2025

We are proud to partner with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on their upcoming Cardiovascular Surgery Program, the first of its kind in Northwestern Ontario.

The program, developed with UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, will improve access to surgical care, reduce wait times, and lead to better outcomes for cardiac patients across the region. It will allow patients to receive urgent and elective procedures in Northwestern Ontario, eliminating the need for long-distance travel to southern Ontario for approximately 300 patients every year.

Learn more:
https://tbrhsc.net/building-care-closer-to-home-construction-officially-underway-for-hospitals-cardiovascular-surgery-program/

05/12/2025

Receiving a heart transplant is a long, complex journey – and it’s different for everyone.

The Heart Hub and UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and Ajmera Transplant Centre have developed a new resource to support patients and caregivers through every step of the process, from initial assessment to life post-transplant.

A Heart’s Journey is an interactive webpage featuring expert insights, helpful tools, and, most importantly, real stories from people with lived experience. Through personal videos and interactive content, you’ll hear from individuals who have gone through the transplant process themselves.

Join us on A Heart’s Journey today:
https://ourhearthub.ca/heart-transplant/

05/08/2025

Congratulations to Melanie and the late Peter Munk and the Peter and Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation on being named inaugural recipients of the UHN Mission Legacy Awards!

A new era in cardio and vascular care in Canada began in 1993 with a gift to UHN from Melanie and the late Peter Munk. This gift first established the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital. Since then, their total contributions to the UHN Foundation toward cardiovascular care, research and education have surpassed $187 million.

Congratulations on your inaugural Mission Legacy Award, and thank you for your unyielding support for cardiovascular care, research, innovation and teaching.

05/07/2025

Thank you to May and to our perfusionist team for the vital role you play in patient care and life-saving surgeries!