As part of the BEaTS Research Radio Translational and Molecular Medicine Sci-Comm Podcast series, our host, Daniel Anderson, interviews Dr. Ruel and NP Ponnambalam. In this episode, Daniel, Dr. Ruel, and Ms. Ponnambalam discuss the promise of minimally invasive coronary bypass grafting (MICS CABG) and how it is a less invasive and safer option for patients who require coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Marc Ruel (MD, MPH) is the endowed chair of minimally invasive cardiac research at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is also a Professor in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is a Professor in the Department of Surgery and Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Menaka Ponnambalam (RN-EC, MN, NP-Adult) is a nurse practitioner in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Learn more

Dr. Marc Ruel: https://www.ottawaheart.ca/profile/ruel-marc
Menaka Ponnabalam: https://www.ottawaheart.ca/patients-and-visitors/clinical-departments/cardiac-surgery

0:20 | Introduction to Dr. Marc Ruel & NP Menaka Ponnambalam
1:22  | Origin of the MICS CABG Procedure
4:39  | Patient Experience
6:35  | Science Behind the Magic 
8:20  | Future of Cardiac Surgery
9:05  | Teamwork
10:16  | Patient Advice
13:29  | Conclusion & Resources

Music: Waltz in F# minor by Josh Zeldin & Huy K. Nguyen (unpublished composition). All rights reserved.

Huy K. Nguyen (Producer), Daniel Anderson (Host), Josh Zeldin (Writer), Gil Toex (Editor)