Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing
This is a simple test that records your child’s heartbeats.  Stickers are applied to your child's chest, arms and legs.  Leads are then connected to each sticker.

Echocardiogram (Echo)
This is an examination of the heart by ultrasound.  There is no radiation or risk involved in the procedure.  It is used to detect structural and functional abnormalities, enlargement or inflammation of the heart, and other conditions. The test takes approximately 45 minutes.

Holter Monitor
This is a 24 hour recording of your child’s heartbeats, which is useful for assessing suspected abnormalities of the heart rhythm.  Three stickers are applied to your child’s chest and connected to a recorder about the size of a deck of playing cards.  Your child cannot take a bath or shower while the recorder is on, but otherwise should engage in normal daily activities.

Exercise (Stress) Test
An exercise test allows us to evaluate the response of your child’s heart to exercise. For this test, your child will need running shoes, loose clothing and a bottle of water. Your child is connected to 10 ECG stickers and a blood pressure cuff will be applied on one arm to monitor blood pressure. Your child will start off with a slow walk on the treadmill and then gradually increase the pace to running for as long as they can. After running, a cool down recovery period is observed. The test will take approximately 45 minutes.

Only healthcare providers can submit a referral to the Cardiology Clinic.
 

 Provider Referrals

Providers must submit 2 (two) referrals.

1. Referrals must first be made through the EpicCare system of SickKids Hospital in Toronto. Please specify through their referral system that you would like the client to be seen in Sudbury.
2. Healthcare providers can find our NEO Kids & Family Central Intake eReferral Form on the Ocean Healthmap.

For assistance, please call NEO Navigation, central intake team at 705-523-7120.