About this service
Unify Health is proud to provide comprehensive cardiology services and cardiac diagnostic testing for patients both in-person and via virtual care. Our on-site cardiac diagnostic testing services are available at our Leaside East York location as well as in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
We are proud to have ongoing cardiac care partnerships with Sunnybrook Hospital and Baycrest Hospital.
Why do I need to care about my cardiovascular health?
Cardiovascular health is of the utmost importance, given it is the second leading cause of death in Canada. Over 3 million Canadians are living with diagnosed heart disease with millions undiagnosed.
Is there anything I can do to help prevent heart disease?
The good news is that heart disease, particularly ischemic heart disease, which results from plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries, is often preventable.
Measures to prevent heart disease and, ultimately, heart attacks and strokes include:
Quitting cigarette smoking or remaining smoke-free
Staying physically active both with aerobic exercises as well as resistance training
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and reducing fast foods, and foods high in saturated fats.
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Reducing alcohol intake
Regular checkups with your physician for diabetes and cholesterol tests
Our cardiology team members are experts in all aspects of cardiovascular care, including:
Primary prevention (high blood pressure, high cholesterol/lipids, diabetes)
Coronary artery disease (angina, stable CAD, myocardial infarction)
Valvular disease (stenosis or regurgitation of the aortic, mitral, tricuspid or pulmonic valves)
Arrhythmia disorders (Atrial fibrillation/flutter/tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardias, pre-excitation/WPW)
Pericardial diseases (constriction, restriction, pericardial effusion, pericarditis)
Aortic disease (enlargement of the aortic root, ascending aorta, abdominal aortic aneurysm, coarctation)
What cardiovascular services are provided at Unify Health?
Our clinic provides various cardiac diagnostic tests to complete comprehensive assessments and ensure your heart health is well-managed and followed. These services include:
Echocardiography (with contrast)
12 lead electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG)
Continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring (Holter monitors - 24 hours to 2 weeks)
Blood pressure monitors (24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring - gold standard blood pressure test)
Cardiac stress testing (treadmill stress test, exercise stress echocardiograms) for diagnosing ischemic heart disease, valvular hemodynamic assessment, and arrhythmia investigation.
Whether you have a diagnosed cardiac condition requiring further management and follow-up or want to prevent a future cardiac event, our cardiology team is available to help improve your health and well-being.
I want to see a cardiologist. Can I make an appointment?
In Ontario, seeing a Cardiologist requires a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner. If you have one, please take our information to your family doctor or nurse practitioner and let them know we are happy to see you in a fast and efficient manner.
