E-Referral

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are adjusting our scheduling. Please read the important update below. 

Holter Monitor Referrals:No Wait List. Patient will be contacted and offered Self-Application, using our disposable advanced Patch style Holter Monitor. (72 Hr to 14 Day continuous ECG monitoring), please see Patients Page for more info.

 Echocardiogram Referrals:We are now open for URGENT & SEMI-URGENT Echocardiograms. Current wait time 1-2 weeks. It is critical that you specify "URGENT" on requisition.

 Exercise Stress Test Referrals:  We are currently  performing only Exercise Stress Echocardiogram,  to improve sensitivity and specificity at the patient first visit and reduce likelihood of further testing during the pandemic.
Consult Referrals:All Urgent referrals will be booked for a PHONE/VIRTUAL Consult with the Cardiologist within 2 Weeks Non-urgent referrals will be booked 1st available (Current wait time 2 Months)PLEASE NOTE: If you identify that the appointment date is NOT an option based on your patient’s presentation, please re-submit a note as to why the test must be done urgently. It is CRITICAL to specify “URGENT” or indicate an expected date, and we will work to complete your request as best as possible.   

This will be evaluated on a week by week basis by the cardiologists based on public health recommendations and the (CCS) Canadian Cardiovascular Society COVID specific Guidelines.  Patients will be informed accordingly.As cardiologists, we take the health and well-being of our patients extremely seriously and apologize for the inconvenience around these measures. Our sincere hope is to help control the spread of infection in our county, province and country. We will strive to continue to provide excellent cardiac care for the community through this challenging time. Thank you for your understanding.