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Back to Cardiac Tests & Procedures Introduction The basics of a Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) surgery remain the same as traditional bypass surgery (CABG). An artery from your chest will be used to create a new blood supply to your heart muscle. The upper end of the...

Back to Cardiac Tests & Procedures Introduction If your heart problems occur most often during exercise, your doctor may ask you to walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike during an ECG. This is called a stress test and it is used to assess the response of your heart to increased demand for...

What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick due to a disorganized layout of heart cells. The thickened heart muscle can make it harder for the heart to function, and lead to many types of symptoms. It is...

About Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions Complete coronary artery blockages occur in about 5-20% of patients who have coronary artery disease. These complete blockages have usually been present for a long period of time and are known as chronic total occlusions (CTO). The complex characteristics of...

If you are a physician and feel that your patient may benefit from an additional assessment, you may refer your patient for a consultation with one of our physicians. Below are some general guidelines on how to make a consult referral. Referral Guidelines Cardiology Consults Fax consults to...

Inherited Heart Rhythm Clinic: Dr. Raymond Yee Medical Director / Arrhythmia Cardiologist Laura Wood Research Coordinator Susan Conacher Genetic Counsellor Dr. George J. Klein Arrhythmia Physician Dr. Lorne Gula Arrhythmia Physician Dr. Allan Skanes Arrhythmia Physician Dr. Jaimie Manlucu Arrhythmia...

Inherited Heart Rhythm Clinic Address: 339 Windermere Road, B5-102 Telephone: 519-663-3746 Fax: 519-663-3782 E-mail: inheritedheart@lhsc.on.ca Website: Inherited Heart Rhythm Clinic

Below is a list of links to various support groups, as well as some other resources concerning motor neuron diseases. Professional Resources: Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Consortium (NEALS) Canadian ALS Research Network (CALS) Support Groups: ALS Society of Canada Motor Neurone Disease...

The MS Clinic provides a unique opportunity for medical students, residents, and fellows. We are associated with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University . The MS Clinic is actively involved in a fellowship training program mentoring future MS specialists . Our success in...

Oxygen therapy The normal percentage of oxygen in the air is 21%. If a person needs a higher percent of oxygen, it is considered a medical therapy. Many patients are given between 30 – 50% oxygen. Extra oxygen can be given using nasal prongs, a mask over the nose and mouth, or by ventilator support...