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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Spirometry

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The "quick breath" test

A spirometry test is a very simple and quick test to assess lung function and capacity. Entirely painless and non-invasive, the spirometry test simply requires the patient to take long deep breaths in and then exhale as forcefully and as long as they can into a tube. The process is repeated three times, on average. The amount and speed of the exhaled air are recorded by the attached computer and are then analyzed by the cardiologist to assess the cause of shortness of breath, and to determine the possible development of restrictive or obstructive lung disease. Although the spirometry is not a definitive cardiac test on its own, it does provide an important piece of the diagnostic puzzle and in conjunction with other tests, provides vital information for the development of a treatment plan.

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.

What if the spirometry test triggers an asthma attack?

If the heavy and taxed breathing that is required of the spirometry test triggers the beginning of an asthma attack or causes short, laboured breathing, you will be allowed to take your prescribed puffer.

What to expect during your spirometry test

Once you have been called to the exam room, the technologist will explain the procedure and ask you about any medications, supplements and puffers that you may be taking. Seated in the same position, you will be given a disposable tube that you will put in your mouth and seal with your lips. You will take a long, deep breath in and when the technologist gives you the signal, you must blow out all the air from your lungs as forcefully as you possibly can. With a burst, you must completely empty your lungs. You will be asked to repeat this cycle at least 3 times. That’s it! The test is that simple. The cardiologist will analyze the results and write a report in a timely fashion. Your healthcare provider will then discuss the results with you, once they have received the cardiologist’s report.

Is this test covered by OHIP?

Yes. OHIP covers your spirometry test, provided it has been ordered for medical, diagnostic purposes. On some occasions, patients require a spirometry test for insurance or ministry of transportation assessment in which case, OHIP does not cover the test and the cost of the test is charged to the patient or their insurance 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.