ECGs Made Easy? We imagine it is understood that learning all of ECG interpretation is going to take more than 10 minutes of your time and that it is not quite so easy. To be proficient, it will take a bit of effort. Some memorization and...
Why choose laboratory services at the HeartAid Centre? Quick turn-around time Competitive pricing Pathologists and licensed technologists Skilled phlebotomists at all drawing stations Friendly, efficient service Non-hospital environment minimizes the risk of cross infection and spread of Covid-19 Your blood offers many clues about your...
What is an exercise stress test? An exercise stress test (EST) is an ECG performed under conditions of gradually increasing physical exercise. The ‘stress’ placed on the heart and cardiovascular system by running on a treadmill or pedalling an exercise cycle may reveal changes on the...
Safe Places, Trusted Care HAC has a long-standing commitment to the health care needs of our communities. Your safety is our highest priority. During this global COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to giving you a safe, reliable place to receive care is even more important to us. How...
About 85% of patients included in EECP clinical trials experienced a significant reduction in the episodes of angina and improved exercise tolerance with a decrease in their symptoms and the use of nitrate. EECP feels like a deep muscle massage for the legs. During treatment, you...
An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce images of your heart. This common test allows your doctor to see your heart beating and pumping blood. Your doctor can use the images from an echocardiogram to identify heart disease. Depending on what information your doctor needs,...
An exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) records your heart's response to the stress of exercise. An exercise ECG measures your heart's electrical activity, blood pressure and heart rate while you exercise, usually by walking on a treadmill. Why is it done? A stress test is usually done to...
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR), or “cardiac rehab,” is a multifaceted, medically supervised program proven to improve heart health and outcomes in people with certain types of cardiovascular disease. CR revolves around three major components: an individualized exercise and training program, education on topics related to heart...
Your blood will say a lot about how healthy your heart is. High levels of "bad" cholesterol in your blood, for example, may indicate that you're at a higher risk of getting a heart attack. Some compounds in your blood will help your doctor figure...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of death in the world. If left unchecked; this number is projected to escalate to more than 23.6 million deaths by 2030. The highest changes in deaths from heart disease and stroke are projected to emerge in low-...