Cardiovascular health meets convenience.
Cardiology Services
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Electrocardiogram (ECGs)
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that measures and records the electrical activity of your heart.
Your doctor may order this test if you are experiencing abnormal heart beats (palpitations) or if you are having chest pain.
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Echocardiogram
Also known as a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), this test uses ultrasound images of your heart to determine its structure and function
Your doctor may order this test to determine how large the heart is, how well it contracts, and how the valves function
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Contrast Echocardiogram
This test combines an ultrasound of your heart with a contrast agent to enhance image quality.
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Echocardiogram with saline contrast (bubble study)
This test is an ultrasound of your heart with injection of saline (salt water) bubbles to visualize blood flow in the heart
Your doctor may order this test to look for a “hole” in the heart.
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Exercise stress echocardiogram
DescriptionThis is an imaging test that uses ultrasound to show how your heart works during the stress of exercise.
Your doctor may order this test to diagnose the presence or absence of coronary artery disease
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Exercise stress testing (Treadmill)
This test involves walking/running in place on a treadmill while monitoring the electrical activity of your heart. Throughout the test, the speed and incline of the treadmill increase.
Your doctor may order this test to detect abnormal heart rhythms, diagnose the presence or absence o coronary artery disease, assess the effectiveness of your cardiac treatment plan, or to help develop an individualized exercise program.
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24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
This test uses a portable blood pressure recording device to obtain blood pressure readings at specified times during a 24-hour period.
Your doctor may order this test if hypertension or low blood pressure is suspected, or to assess the efficacy of your treatment regimen.
*This test is not covered by OHIP. There is a feee of $75.00 payable by cash at time of appointment
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Holter monitor (24 hrs to 4 weeks)
This test uses a portable device that you wear, to make a continuous recording of your heart rate and rhythm as you go about your daily routine.
Your doctor may order this test to detect heart rhythm abnormalities, determine whether your medications need adjusting, or to match your symptoms with heart activity.
AI-Assisted Clinical Documentation and Patient Privacy
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Our clinic is committed to providing high-quality cardiovascular care while maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy, confidentiality, and professional accountability.
To support accurate and efficient medical documentation, physicians at our clinic may use secure artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist with preparing clinical notes during patient consultations.
This technology, sometimes referred to as an AI medical scribe, helps physicians document relevant medical information, allowing them to devote more attention to their patients during appointments.
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AI-assisted documentation technology may process conversations between patients and their physicians to help generate draft clinical notes, including relevant medical histories, symptoms, examination findings, and treatment plans.
AI technology is used solely to assist with clinical documentation and does not replace the professional judgment, clinical assessment, or decision-making of your physician.
All AI-generated clinical documentation is reviewed and, where necessary, corrected or modified by the responsible physician before being finalized in your medical record.
Your physician remains fully responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of your medical documentation and clinical care.
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Protecting your personal health information is a fundamental priority of our clinic.
Our use of AI-assisted documentation technology is subject to applicable privacy legislation and professional standards, including Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA), applicable federal privacy requirements, and the professional obligations established by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
We are committed to ensuring that appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are in place to protect patient information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Personal health information processed through AI-assisted documentation technology is used for authorized clinical documentation purposes and is subject to applicable confidentiality and privacy requirements.
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We believe patients should understand how technology is used in their care.
Patients will be informed when AI-assisted documentation technology is being used during their consultation, and consent will be obtained before any AI-assisted recording of a clinical conversation.
If you are uncomfortable with the use of AI-assisted documentation, please inform your physician or a member of our clinic team.
You may decline the use of this technology during your consultation. Your decision will be respected and will not affect your access to medical care or the quality of care you receive.
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We recognize that patients may have questions about the use of artificial intelligence in health care.
If you have any questions or concerns about AI-assisted documentation, patient consent, or the protection of your personal health information, please speak with your physician or contact our clinic.
We remain committed to transparency, patient choice, confidentiality, and the responsible use of technology in providing cardiovascular care.
