Healthy Heart Day: What's new in Heart Disease?

April 30, 2024 12:00 a.m.

Healthy Heart is a free community educational event focused on empowerment and self care with expert-lead experiential workshops ranging from heart disease prevention lifestyle guidance, diabetes education, stress management, and fitness sessions. Our lineup of exceptional speakers includes: Dr. A. Shekhar Pandey, Dr. Peter Lin, Dr. Sonja Reichert and Dr. Alice Cheng

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Introduction to Cardiac Rehab Seminar- Free

May 24, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Hearing that you or a family member has heart disease can be distressing. Learn what you can do to help prevent, treat and potentially even reverse it! What is Cardiac Rehab? What can you expect when you attend cardiac rehab? Family members and caregivers are welcome invited to attend.

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Introduction to Cardiac Rehab Seminar-Free

April 23, 2022 10:00 a.m.

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Stress Management Seminar- Free

May 24, 2022 3:00 p.m.

Learn about the surprising relationship between stress & heart disease and what you can do about it! By the end of this seminar, you will have learned a number of practical stress management strategies that you can put to use right away. Bring your questions for our stress management counselor. Family members and caregivers are invited to attend.

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Understanding Cardiac Medications Seminar- Free

May 25, 2022 3:00 p.m.

Learn about the medications you take and how they work and what to do if you encounter side effects. Bring your questions for our cardiac pharmacist. Family members and caregivers are invited to attend.

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Diabetes 101 Seminar-for Heart Disease Prevention- Free

May 26, 2022 3:30 p.m.

How much do you know about diabetes? What can you eat? What can you do? What tools are available for you to manage your disease? Know your numbers. Know what your diabetes medications do. Bring your questions for our cardiac pharmacist and diabetes educator, family members and caregivers are invited to attend.

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Understanding Congestive Heart Failure Seminar- Free

May 26, 2022 4:00 p.m.

Heart failure can sound like a very scary thing. Learn about your disease and what you can do to do to get better. Bring your questions for our heart failure nurse, family members and caregivers are invited to attend.

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Dietitian Seminar- Free

May 27, 2022 2:30 p.m.

With so many diets and so many choices, what should you eat for your heart health? What’s the deal with keto, DASH or Paleo diets? Get guidance from a registered dietitian. family members, caregivers, grocery runners, and home chefs are invited to attend.

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Empower Your Health: Taking Control of Diabetes with Our Certified Diabetes Educator, Ashley- Free

October 15, 2023 3:00 p.m.

Ready to take charge of your diabetes and live a healthier life? Join us in this empowering video as our certified diabetes educator shares invaluable insights, practical tips, and personalized strategies to help you manage and control your diabetes effectively.

Discover the latest information on diabetes management, learn about personalized nutrition plans, and gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate exercise into your routine. Our expert will guide you through essential self-care practices, empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about your health.

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Overview: Getting Tested

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World-class testing facility at your doorstep

At Cambridge Cardiac Care we believe that every Canadian should have easy access to world-class, life-saving cardiac testing and technology regardless of where they live. As the leading provider of cardiac testing in the region and an academic centre affiliated with McMaster University and University of Toronto, our cardiologists and technical staff are at the forefront of scientific investigations. We continually monitor and update our units and our skills to ensure that the most advanced and accurate tests are made available right here in our home community.

This section of our web site was built to help prepare you for your cardiac tests. Please pay close attention to the dos and don’ts that we have outlined for you, including what to bring, how to dress, and when to eat. Following these instructions will help your appointment run more smoothly.

Our Cardiovascular Technologist Team

Our highly trained CVT team is made up of some of the region’s most accomplished Cardiovascular Technologists, skilled in ECG, holter monitoring, stress testing, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and spectrometry testing. With an emphasis on skill-building and a commitment to the pursuit of scientific excellence, our Cardiovascular Technologists (CVT) are the eyes and ears of the clinic, providing thorough and reliable clinical reports that are the underpinning of everything we do.

Our Echocardiography Team

Our Echo and Stress Echo teams are made up of some of the region’s most highly qualified sonographers; individuals who have committed to specialized training in advanced diagnostic technologies including Microbubble UEA Echo. We are privileged to have these exceptional professionals with their highly sought-after skillset on our team. Their soothing bedside manner coupled with their excellent diagnostic acumen is among Cambridge Cardiac Care’s greatest assets.

A full roster of non-invasive cardiac tests

Learn about the non-invasive cardiac tests that are offered at Cambridge Cardiac Care. Our highly qualified team of technologists, sonographers and registered nurses are always there to guide you through the process. Though they are not legally at liberty to discuss the results of the test with you, they can offer support and clarify any questions you may have about the procedure.

Booking an appointment

Cardiac tests are booked by referral from your healthcare provider or ER physician only. Once we receive a referral form from them, we will call you to book the date and time. Once the testing is complete, a report will be sent to your healthcare provider who will discuss the details with you directly.

Who reads my test results and writes my medical report?

Our lead physician, Dr. A. Shekhar Pandey, is an adult invasive, non-invasive and preventive cardiologist. He is joined by an impressive team of fellow cardiologists who each lend their robust clinical acumen to the testing and diagnostics department at Cambridge Cardiac Care. Their reports are sent to your healthcare provider who will discuss and explain the results of your tests with you directly.

Wait Times

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Cardiac Test	Routine Test Wait Time	Urgent Test Wait Time
ABPM	2 weeks	Same day
ECG	24 hours	Same day
Echocardiogram	2 weeks	36 hours
Stress Test (Exercise / Treadmill)	2 weeks	Same day
Stress Echocardiogram	2 weeks	24 hours
Holter Monitor - 24 Hour	2 weeks	24 hours
Holter Monitor - 48 Hour	2 weeks	24 hours
Holter Monitor – 72 Hour	2 weeks	48 hours
Holter Monitor - 2 Weeks	2 weeks	48 hours
Spirometry	24 hours	Same day

The above wait-times indicate the standard benchmarks that Cambridge Cardiac Care strives to meet each and every day. Unforeseen circumstances and Public Health mandates, may effect these wait times. Rest assured that timely access is a driving force at CCC: we will get you in as soon as possible, based on your assessed level of urgency.