Cardiology Services in Ottawa Frequently Asked Questions

 Capital Cardiology provides comprehensive outpatient cardiology assessment, cardiac diagnostic testing and cardiac imaging in Ottawa. Services include cardiology consultations, echocardiography, stress echocardiography, electrocardiograms (ECG), Holter and ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI/SPECT). 

 Capital Cardiology provides cardiology services at locations in Ottawa and Kanata. Our locations offer access to cardiology consultations and cardiac diagnostic testing. Visit our Contact page for current addresses, hours and location-specific services. 

 Yes. A physician or other authorized healthcare provider can refer patients to Capital Cardiology for cardiology consultation and cardiac diagnostic testing. Referrals can be submitted using our referral form. 

Healthcare providers can refer patients to Capital Cardiology using our referral form. The form includes cardiology consultation and cardiac diagnostic testing options and can be submitted directly to our clinic.

 A healthcare provider may consider cardiology assessment for symptoms or findings such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, abnormal ECG findings, heart murmurs or suspected cardiovascular disease. The appropriate assessment and testing depend on the individual patient's clinical situation. 

 Capital Cardiology provides echocardiography in Ottawa as part of its non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services. Echocardiograms are performed by trained cardiac sonographers and interpreted by physicians with expertise in cardiovascular imaging. A referral is required. 

 Yes. Capital Cardiology provides stress echocardiography for appropriate patients referred for cardiac assessment. Stress echocardiography combines exercise testing with cardiac ultrasound to evaluate heart function at rest and with exercise. 

 Yes. Capital Cardiology provides Holter and ambulatory cardiac monitoring to assess heart rhythm over an extended period. These tests can help identify intermittent rhythm abnormalities that may not be detected during a standard ECG. 

 Capital Cardiology's team includes cardiologists and physicians with expertise in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac imaging. Visit our Our Physicians page to view our physicians, their qualifications and areas of clinical expertise. 

 A typical echocardiogram at Capital Cardiology takes approximately 45 minutes. A standard echocardiogram generally requires no special preparation 

 A standard echocardiogram evaluates the heart's structure and function while you are at rest. An exercise stress echocardiogram obtains cardiac ultrasound information in conjunction with treadmill exercise to assess how the heart responds to physical stress. 

 Yes. Capital Cardiology provides myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), also known as a nuclear stress test or Myoview stress test, at our central Ottawa location. MPI evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress. A referral from an authorized healthcare provider is required. 

 Yes. Capital Cardiology West is located at 747 Silver Seven Road, Unit 36, Kanata, Ontario. The location provides cardiology consultations and cardiac diagnostic services for patients in Kanata, Ottawa's west end and surrounding communities. 

 Yes. Capital Cardiology provides ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), which records blood pressure during normal daily activities and sleep. ABPM can assist healthcare providers in assessing blood pressure patterns and guiding management. Please note that ABPM is not covered by OHIP and a fee applies. 

 A cardiology consultation is an assessment by a cardiologist or heart specialist to evaluate cardiovascular symptoms, test results and heart conditions. At Capital Cardiology, consultations are available by referral at our Ottawa and Kanata locations. 

 Capital Cardiology offers myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), also known as a nuclear stress test, Myoview stress test or SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging, at our central Ottawa location. A referral is required. 

 Capital Cardiology provides outpatient cardiology consultations at our Ottawa locations, including Capital Cardiology West in Kanata. Patients are seen by cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists following referral from an authorized healthcare provider. 

 Capital Cardiology provides echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms, ECGs, Holter and ambulatory cardiac monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI/nuclear stress testing). Availability may vary by location. 

 Different cardiac imaging tests provide different information about the heart. Depending on the clinical question, a cardiologist may recommend an echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram, or nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI/SPECT). The appropriate test depends on a patient’s symptoms, medical history and the information needed to guide diagnosis and treatment. At Capital Cardiology in Ottawa, cardiac testing and imaging are interpreted within the patient’s overall cardiovascular assessment.