Patient should be stable and on maximal therapy (usually assessment 4 weeks after discharge from hospital with oxygen). NonsmokerThis test involves a variety of lung function assessments including walking with and without oxygen + blood gas analysis. Wear loose comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable flat-soled shoes/runners.(6 minute walk test + blood test) (Allow 60 minutes)
This is a 3-part test. You will have an echocardiogram performed by a Cardiac Technician, an increasing-paced treadmill walk test to stress the heart, which is monitored by our Cardiologist, then a repeat echocardiogram. Bring loose comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable flat-soled shoes/runners. (Allow 45 minutes-1 hr)
Instructions will be given at the time of making appointment.
Instructions will be given at the time of making appointment.
Do not use Ventolin or inhalers on day of appointment. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.
(Patients with normal respiratory function may experience bronchospasm induced by this test)(Allow 40 minutes)
No preparation required. Wear loose comfortable clothing
No preparation required. Wear loose comfortable clothing - preferably trousers/skirt & top/shirt (not a dress).
(Allow 45 minutes)
Do not use Ventolin or inhalers on day of appointment. If applicable, please
Do not use Ventolin or inhalers on day of appointment. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.(Patients with normal respiratory function may experience bronchospasm induced by this test) (Allow 40 minutes)(Allow 30 minutes).
Do not smoke or use inhalers on day of test. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.
You will be exercising on a treadmill for up to 12 minutes while your heartbeat is monitored.
You will be exercising on a treadmill for up to 12 minutes while your heartbeat is monitored. Bring a short-sleeved, loose top/shirt and a pair of comfortable flat-soled shoes.
SOME CARDIAC AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS need to be stopped 48 hours prior to the test. Please discuss with your doctor. New patients will be clinically assessed by the Physician prior to the test.
Do not use Ventolin or inhalers on day of appointment. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.
Do not use Ventolin or inhalers on day of appointment. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.
(Patients with normal respiratory function may experience bronchospasm induced by this test)
(Allow 40 minutes)(Allow 30 minutes). Do not smoke or use inhalers on day of test. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.
Instructions issued from Physicians rooms at appointment.
Instructions issued from Physicians rooms at appointment.
For use up to 72-96 hours after a normal Holter report
For use up to 72-96 hours after a normal Holter report. You may remove the monitor to shower.
Allow 30 minutes
(Allow 30 minutes). Do not smoke or use inhalers on day of test. If applicable, please bring inhalers/spacer with you to the test.
Allow 20 minutes
You will be wearing a small monitor for 24 hours. You will be able to continue your normal daily activities but unable to bathe, shower or go near a welder. Allow 20 minutes.
Appointment essential
Appointment essential
Wear loose clothing. Allow 10 minutes.
Wear loose clothing. Allow 10 minutes. (No pre-booked appointment is required for this test)
Wear loose clothing. Allow 10 minutes.
Patient should be stable and on maximal therapy (usually assessment 4 weeks after discharge from hospital with oxygen). NonsmokerThis test involves a variety of lung function assessments including walking with and without oxygen + blood gas analysis. Wear loose comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable flat-soled shoes/runners.(6 minute walk test + blood test) (Allow 60 minutes)