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...
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...
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...
You will be asked to change into a hospital gown and remove any jewellery in the chest area. This reduces the risk of any interference that can be caused by clothing or jewellery. You will be asked to stand in front of the detector in the X-ray room. A medical radiation technologist will confirm...
Today’s research is tomorrow’s treatment! This is particularly true here at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, where research spans from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside and back. At any given time, the Heart Institute may have up to 200 active clinical trials, in various stages of the...
Once you are confirmed for bypass surgery, this is what you may expect. Blood tests, an electrocardiogram, and chest X-rays are done before the procedure. A consent form must be signed before the operation. Before signing, it is important that you ask any questions you have. Once in the cardiac...
A sonographer (a person trained in ultrasound imaging) will explain the test to you and answer any questions you may have. You will be asked to remove all upper body clothing, put on a gown with the opening to the front, and lie down on an examination table. Adhesive electrodes will be applied to...
The test is performed in the ECG clinic located on the second floor of the Heart Institute. You will be asked to remove your jewellery and to put on a hospital gown. The ECG technician will explain the procedure to you. The technician will apply small sticky pads (electrodes) to several spots on...
Before you go for the procedure, the doctor will come and meet with you in the Day Unit; this will be a good time to ask any final questions you may have. Your study will take place in the EP Lab at the Heart Institute. You will be given a medication to help you to relax and you may fall asleep...
We have current opportunities for nurses. Those interested can review relevant job postings by visiting The Ottawa Hospital career opportunities webpage. Please note: all University of Ottawa Heart Institute applicants must be fully vaccinated in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer...
At the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, we employ more than 1,400 physicians, nurses, researchers, technicians, allied health professionals and others. Profiles of our key specialists are available below.