The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI)
MHI researchers have contributed towards numerous significant developments in cardiovascular research. The tradition of research at the Institute dates back to its foundation in 1954.
World Premieres achieved at the MHI:
- 1st pacemaker implant in Quebec (1961)
- 1st aortic valve replacement in Quebec (1963);
- 1st selective coronary angiography in Quebec (1964)
- 1st heart transplant in Canada (1968);
- 1st aorta-coronary bypass in Québec (1966)
- 1st pacemaker implant in Quebec (1961)
- 1st aortic valve replacement in Quebec (1963);
- 1st selective coronary angiography in Quebec (1964)
- 1st heart transplant in Canada (1968);
- 1st aorta-coronary bypass in Québec (1978);
- 1st coronary angioplasty in Canada (1980);
- 1st laser angioplasty (1987)
- 1st atria fibrillation treatment by cryoablation in the world (1998)
- 1st biological mitral valve implant in North America (2002)
Dr. Jocelyn Dupuis
The originator of the PulmoBind concept and Chief Medical Researcher has unrivalled experience and expertise in his chosen field.
» He has published more than 62 papers and 76 abstracts/notes.
Current work experience;
- Editorial Consultant – Journal of the American College of Cardiology
- Member of the Medical Evaluation Committee Montreal Heart Institute
- Director Coronary Care Unit Montreal Heart Institute
- Associate Professor University of Montreal
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