heart and stroke

Heart and Stroke

Cardiopulmonary Services

Cardiopulmonary Services are managed and operated through the Rehabilitation Services department. A Registered Kinesiologist provides the services with physician support for Exercise Stress Testing and the Cardiac Rehabilitation / Education Program.

Services offered with a physician order/referral are:

  • ECG’s
  • Holter monitoring (24hr, 48hr and 14 day)
  • ABI/TBI
  • Exercise Stress Testing
  • Spirometry
  • Pulmonary Function testing
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation & Education

Cardiopulmonary Services are available:

Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (by appointment only)

Stroke Prevention Program

Services are provided one-on-one, with families, or for people who have had a stroke or are at high risk of having a stroke.

Every session is tailored to the individual and can focus on:

  • What is stroke?
  • Signs of stroke
  • Risk factors
  • Medication adherence
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Mood changes/depression
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Smoking cessation
  • Weight loss
  • Physical activity
  • Nutrition

Clients can be seen in hospital, or can also be seen through OTN Telemedicine or PCVC.

Referrals for the Stroke Prevention Program are provided through your physician/healthcare provider. Questions about your appointment? Call (807) 737-3030.