Schulich Heart Program

Fax: 416-480-5558
Email: kathy.tat@sunnybrook.ca 

Clinical Summary:

Dr. Courtney is an interventional cardiologist. His clinical activities are primarily focused on coronary interventions (angioplasty and stenting) as well as acute cardiac care.

Administrative Assistant (Research): Kathy Tat
Phone: 416-480-5723
Fax: 416-480-5558
Email: kathy.tat@sunnybrook.ca

Education:

• B.A.Sc., 1997, University of Waterloo, Canada
• MSEE, 2000, Stanford University, U.S.
• MD, 2004, Stanford University, U.S.

Appointments and Affiliations:

• Scientist, Physical Sciences, Schulich Heart Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute
• Interventional cardiologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
• Assistant professor, department of medicine, University of Toronto
• Executive chairman, Conavi Medical Inc.

Research Foci:

• Image guidance for minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures
• Medical device development and commercialization
• Coronary atherosclerosis

Research Summary:

Dr. Courtney develops new medical innovations, with a particular focus on imaging and therapeutic catheters for minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures. His current research projects include:

• Intracardiac echocardiography catheters and systems that provide 3D imaging of structures in the heart, Doppler capability, 4D imaging (3D + time) and anatomical reconstruction. This technology is being developed to guide a number of procedures such as trans-septal punctures during atrial fibrillation procedures, revascularization of peripheral or central venous occlusion, valve repairs and endovascular aneurysm repair.
• Hybrid intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography imaging catheters and systems for producing high-resolution cross-sectional images of coronary arteries. This technology is being developed to assess the extent of coronary plaque, identify plaque composition, assist with stent deployment and resolve ambiguities in coronary angiograms.
• Custom medical devices for patients with unique cardiovascular anatomy who would otherwise go untreated.
• Preclinical validation of medical devices and cardiovascular procedures in animal models.

Selected Publications:

See current publications list at PubMed.

Related News and Stories:

• A perfect preview: studentship confirms grad's calling to biomedical engineering (June 26, 2017)
• Technologies developed in-house approved for clinical use (SRI Magazine, 2017)
• Precise guidance: made-in-Ontario imaging devices seek to redefine the landscape of interventional cardiology (SRI Magazine, 2015)
• Clinician-scientist secures national investment: Award will further Sunnybrook Research Institute’s position as hub of medical device development (June 19, 2015)
• Looking forward to better heart care (June 8, 2010)
• Forward-Looking: Original thinking begets a little device with big promise to change how complex heart conditions are diagnosed and treated SRI Magazine, 2009)

Related Links:

• Conavi Medical Inc.