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.

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

This test combines an ultrasound of your heart with a contrast agent to enhance image quality.

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.

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

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.

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

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.