Echocardiography
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound examination of the heart that helps assess heart structure and function.
- What to expect
- A technologist performs the scan while you lie comfortably. Most exams take 30–45 minutes.
Whitby Cardiovascular Institute provides referral-based diagnostic services to help physicians assess heart rhythm, heart function, exercise response, vascular concerns, and cardiovascular risk factors.
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound examination of the heart that helps assess heart structure and function.
An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart and may help physicians assess rhythm, rate, and other cardiac patterns.
A Holter monitor records heart rhythm over an extended period while the patient goes about normal daily activities.
A loop recorder is an extended monitoring option used to record intermittent heart rhythm activity over a longer period.
Exercise testing helps assess how the heart and cardio-pulmonary system respond during physical activity under supervised conditions.
Vascular assessments may include carotid, peripheral arterial, venous duplex, and Doppler-based investigations when ordered by a referring physician.
Peripheral Doppler testing helps assess blood flow in peripheral vessels.
Venous Doppler testing may be used to evaluate venous blood flow and support assessment for concerns such as DVT when clinically indicated by referral.
Assessment and monitoring support for patients with suspected or known heart rhythm concerns.
Risk-factor focused care related to blood pressure, cholesterol, and prevention-oriented cardiovascular management.
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