We are pleased to offer non-invasive CARDIOLOGY TESTING in our clinic for added convenience to our patients. Testing is performed by licensed technicians. All results are interpreted by Royal College (RCPSC) licensed Cardiologists and report is promptly generated and sent to your family doctor. All on-site cardiology testing is performed by Downsview Cardiology and Ultrasound. We offer echocardiograms, Holter/Event monitors, Blood Pressure monitoring (ABM). With exception of ambulatory blood pressure monitors, all services are covered by OHIP. Please call our clinic for more information or to schedule an appointment. If you do not have a referral, we will be pleased to evaluate you in our walk-in clinic. What is an Echocardiogram? Echocardiogram or echo, is a painless test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. The test gives your doctor information about the size and shape of your heart and how well your heart’s chambers and valves are working. Echo also can be done to detect heart problems in children. The test also can identify areas of heart muscle that aren’t contracting normally due to poor blood flow or injury from a previous heart attack. In addition, a type of echo called Doppler ultrasound shows how well blood flows through the chambers and valves of your heart. Echo can detect possible blood clots inside the heart, fluid buildup in the pericardium (the sac around the heart), and problems with the aorta. The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body. Who Needs Echocardiography? Your doctor may recommend echocardiography (echo) if you have signs and symptoms of heart problems or as part of work-up for other symptoms.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:56:24 +0000
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