Heart Institute Highlights 

The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute began receiving patients in July of 2009,  building on a legacy of 54 years of cardiac leadership at the University of Alberta Hospital.

The heart institute is home to programs rated among the best in North America.

  • Canada's largest heart transplant program
  • The centre for all open-heart surgery for Edmonton and northern Alberta
  • The centre for all complex pediatric cardiac surgery for western and northern Canada
  • Two of the largest cardiac training programs in Canada

Cardiac Catheterization Lab

The heart institute is equipped with the latest technology to advance care as well as medical education and research.

  • Advanced technology to conduct less invasive procedures for treating many heart conditions that once required major cardiac surgery
  • Five Digital Operating Rooms designed to enjance the surgical team's performance and comfort during long, physically demanding surgeries and to provide instant access to vital images and patient information at the touch of a button
  • Over 10 specialized cardiology outpatient clinics, including a Pacemaker/Defibrilator Clinic, Heart Function Clinic and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic
  • Digital diagnostic imaging to deliver electronic images to care providers both inside the heart institute and beyond
  • Telehealth technology and Telehome monitoring which connects patients and specialists within the region and beyond
  • A rooftop helipad with access to a three square metre Megavator that transports patients directly to the Emergency Department in just 26 seconds
  • The Shaw 3-i Auditorium to link the global cardiac community to enhance consultation and learning opportunities and to view real-time surgery and other procedures on large screen viewing systems

Guru Nanak Dev Healing Garden

The heart institute is designed with the patient in mind.

  • The unique Guru Nanak Dev Healing Garden, a peaceful setting of indoor waterfalls and lush foliage for patients, families and staff
  • Patients have streamlined access to all specialized clinics and outpatient services through a central waiting area on the 2nd floor
  • Greater space, room-side nursing stations and interactive bedside terminals help staff provide more effective care

Donor Office - University of Alberta Hospital

1H1.91 WMC, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7

Donor Office - Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute

2A9.006 MAHI, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7


University Hospital Foundation

Phone: 780-407-7007 | Fax: 780-407-6603
uhfoundation@albertahealthservices.ca
  Charitable Registration Number  88900-3240 RR0001




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