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New and advanced cardiac diagnostic testing helps doctors find out how well the heart and lungs are working. Using invasive and minimally-invasive tests, doctors are able to diagnose heart disease, see the effects caused by a heart attack and monitor how chronic heart patients are doing. Results can also show if treatment has been effective and whether other treatments or interventions are necessary.
Our skilled diagnostics team uses the latest technology to perform the following tests; angiogram, echocardiogram, cardiac stress testing (stress echo and stress myocardial perfusion imaging), cardiopulmonary testing and holter monitoring.
The Interventional Radiology Suite — leading the world in patient-centred innovation.
Combining diagnostic tests with therapeutic treatment in a single procedure, the Interventional Radiology Suite (IVR) in the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre is among the most sophisticated radiology facilities of its kind in the world. The IVR is operated by a multi-disciplinary team of radiologists, vascular surgeons, registered nurses and medical radiation technologists, who treat patients with both vascular and non-vascular diseases.
An integrated team treats circulatory problems—such as blood vessel blockages in the chest, abdomen and legs—using minimally invasive methods in the angiography suites. In an emergency, patients with bleeding arteries can be treated quickly, efficiently and safely, without surgery.
Minimally invasive interventional procedures to treat patients with certain cancers, such as liver or lung, are performed using x-ray image guidance. The central control room enables a direct view of all activities in the IVR, and will enhance patient coordination, safety and efficiency. By successfully combining medical imaging, surgery and vascular interventions, the IVR will enable world class, multidisciplinary patient care, consistent with the vision of the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre.
“The specially designed layout and functionality of these rooms will help free up valuable resources and time, allowing staff to better tend to patient care,” says Dr. KT Tan, Vascular and Interventional Imaging Divisional Head.
For more information,please visit www.petermunkcardiaccentre.ca
