Rebecca Mathew
Critical care cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac ICU at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, leader of the CAPITAL research program and co-principal investigator of the CAPITAL Research Group with expertise in cardiogenic shock and the CAPITAL DOREMI trial.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 26min
Navigating the Initial Hours of Cardiogenic Shock with Dr. Rebecca Mathew
Dr. Rebecca Mathew, a leading critical care cardiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, shares her expertise on managing cardiogenic shock. She emphasizes the importance of history and physical exams over lab results for diagnosis. Initial aggressive diuresis is crucial, with inotropes only if hypoperfusion persists. Rebecca discusses ongoing trials and the use of Swan-Ganz catheters for monitoring, while stressing the need to avoid premature prognostications in the first 48 hours, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 25min
Refractory Cardiac Arrest - A Clinical Practice Update with Dr Rebecca Mathew
Dr. Rebecca Mathew, a cardiologist and critical care specialist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, shares insights on refractory cardiac arrest practices. She discusses advanced techniques like double sequential defibrillation and the use of antiarrhythmics like amiodarone and lidocaine. The episode highlights the role of ECPR and the challenges of patient selection. Additionally, Dr. Mathew emphasizes the importance of patient engagement in critical care and the need for a cultural shift in clinical trial participation to improve treatment outcomes.
