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About the Cardiology Clinic

The Cardiology Clinic provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients with various heart conditions, which may include:

  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Heart murmurs
  • Pulmonary Stenosis
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
  • Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
  • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
  • Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome

Clinics are held three (3) times per year. The team includes a Pediatric Cardiologist, diagnostic sonographer and registered nurses.

Each appointment lasts approximately 1.5 hours.  The cardiologist will complete an ECG test, and may send you for an echocardiogram or exercise (stress) test. Please bring a list of medications with you and do not use body lotion the day of your appointment.

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.

 
Contact Us
Address

Health Sciences North
Ramsey Lake Health Centre
41 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5J1

Phone: 705-523-7120 ext 3508 or 3545

Email: neokidsinfo@hsnsudbury.ca