Cardiology

When it comes to the health of your heart, we know it can be scary when you feel you have an issue that needs to be looked at. First and foremost, if you think you are experiencing an emergency issue with your heart, call an ambulance or head to your closest emergency room for treatment.

For any other non-emergency requests, when an appointment with a cardiologist may be required, the physician you meet with can provide you with a referral to one in Ontario, where you will be able to schedule an appointment within one week. There is no need to go in person to pick up a referral form in person; we will schedule the appointment for you, and contact you with the date and time of your appointment.

Cardiologists specialize in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases related to both the heart and blood vessels. These can include treatment for high blood pressure, infections of the heart, and long-term recoveries from issues that include heart attacks and heart failure, heart valve issues and arrhythmias (irregular heart beats). They can also order tests such as electrocardiograms (ECG), stress tests, heart imaging studies, blood work and more. They often offer prevention tips to avoid serious heart issues over the long term.

*Please Note: Patients Outside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will have a consultation with a specialist, but if you’re in the GTA, we can expedite a cardiac/pulmonary diagnostic tests.