The doctor explains the procedure, outlining for the patient and family members its potential benefits, risks, and complications, and asks the patient to provide informed consent. The test cannot be conducted without this consent. The patient is given a local anesthetic (painkiller) at the site of...
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This test is not covered by OHIP. There is a fee of $100.00 payable by cash or cheque at the time of the appointment. Once your doctor has sent the referral, the Cardiac Imaging department will contact you directly to book an appointment. Please make sure your contact information is accurate. Set up...
Your doctor must order this test. Your doctor will fax a requisition to 613-696-7197 or electronically submit a completed form to the Arrhythmia Monitoring Centre to book an appointment. The office staff will contact you with the date and time. A few days before your scheduled appointment, you will...
Note: Please bring your Health Card and all of your medications in their original containers along with any vitamins or supplements that you take. Many of our patients also find it helpful to bring: A family member or friend to take notes or ask questions A list of your own questions to ensure that...
Note: Please bring your Health Card and all of your medications in their original containers along with any vitamins or supplements that you take. Many of our patients also find it helpful to bring: A family member or friend to take notes or ask questions A list of your own questions to ensure...
Overview Live virtual sessions featuring multidisciplinary speakers on a variety of topics related to rare cardiac conditions. Objectives Learn how to develop a successful program for patients with rare cardiac conditions. Review discovery research and funding opportunities. Discuss strategies to...
Travel Insurance and the Implications of Pre-existing Conditions
Quality of Life: The Little Things Matter
A nurse, medical radiation technologist, or doctor will explain the test and, if necessary, have you sign an informed consent form. This form may be required before the scan can be performed. This is a good time for you to ask any additional questions you may have. A low heart rate is necessary to...
Upon check-in, you will be given a screening form asking you about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. An MRI technologist will review this form with you prior to starting the test. You will not be able to wear anything metallic or bring any metallic objects into the...
We will review the pathophysiology, the diagnosis, and the treatments for a patient with heart failure. We will also review the management of advanced heart failure.
This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals. Speaker Bethlehem Mengesha, MD Adult Cardiac Imaging Fellow University of Ottawa Heart Institute Topic Imaging LVH phenotypes: In the thick of it Location Centre Foustanellas Auditorium H-2367 and virtually (Zoom). Cost...
This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals. Speakers Lisa Bromly MD, CCPF(AM), FCFP Focused Practice in Addiction Medicine Medical Director, TOH Substance Use Program Tali Magboo Cahill, RN MSN Advanced Practice Nurse/Program Manager Substance Use Program Topic...
2023 CCS Guidelines of Management of Patients with Long QT Syndrome
The 2023 CCS/CAIC Antiplatelet Guideline Updates: A Deeper Dive into Muddy Waters
Invasive and non-invasive characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaque
Updates from ACC 2024
Trainee involvement in clinical research: lessons learned from the RAPTOR study
TOH Virtual Critical Care Program - Please steal our idea!
Electrical cardioversions are performed with anesthetic. An intravenous catheter will be inserted in your arm to deliver fluids and medication. Pads are placed on your chest and back and hooked up to an external defibrillator. When the patient is asleep the physician delivers a shock. Usually, one...