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What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is provided at London Health Sciences Centre by registered physiotherapists. The physiotherapist’s role is to help improve your mobility and manage pain related to your disease or injury. Your care is very important to us. Your physiotherapist will perform an...

The Sanctuaries University Hospital and Victoria Hospital each offer a secluded and peaceful wheelchair-accessible Sanctuary area. This "Sacred Space" is available anytime for prayer, meditation and quiet reflection. As per the Smoke-Free Ontario Act , both Sanctuaries are smoke-free spaces, except...

Back to Cardiac Tests & Procedures Introduction Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic test that uses a special x-ray technique to study the heart. To begin, a long, thin tube called a catheter is inserted through a blood vessel and guided into your heart under x-ray visualization. Next, a contrast...

Back to Cardiac Tests & Procedures Introduction Ablation is a non-surgical procedure used to treat certain kinds of heart rhythm problems. Special kinds of energy (radio frequency waves, cryoablation) are used to burn or freeze part of your heart's electrical system, which is causing the problem. In...

Back to Cardiac Tests & Procedures Introduction An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It is very similar to an ultrasound of an unborn baby. The test shows moving images of your heart and takes pictures. This will help your doctor evaluate your heart's health. A technologist uses a gel to...

The Personalized Medicine Clinic offers a variety of genotyping tests and drug level measurements based on a patient’s individual medications. Here are some of the tests we offer: DPYD genotyping for patients taking capecitabine (Xeloda) or 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) chemotherapy Thiopurine...

How to prepare for your appointment Before your appointment, please: Bring a list of current medications, Be prepared to give a blood sample. What to expect at your appointment During your appointment you will: See different members of our Personalized Medicine Team, which may include Dr. Kim...

Welcome to Personalized Medicine at London Health Science Centre (LHSC), located in London, Ontario. You are an important part of your healthcare team and our goal in the design of this information is to ensure that patients, caregivers and family members can easily locate and understand information...

Please call switchboard to request the department you wish to speak to: 519-685-8500, then press 0 Clinics at University Hospital Arrhythmia Pre-Admit Clinic (5th floor) Cardiac Surgery Pre-Admit Clinic (main floor) Cardiology Outpatient Clinic (5th floor) Echocardiography Lab (5th floor)...

Back to Cardiac Tests & Procedures Introduction A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a specialized form of echocardiogram, producing images of your heart from inside, rather than outside of your body; it is performed by a cardiologist with the help of a nurse and technologist. During a TEE, you...