Office Visit
1. Keep up to 3 hours for your appointment.
Please Review The Following Instruction Applicable For Your Visit
ECHOCARDIOGRAM (Pediatrics and Adults)
1. No special preparation required.
2. For children, consider bringing a favorite toy or phone with their favorite videos to watch.
3. The test can take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes based on the patient’s cooperation.
FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM (Heart of the baby in the womb)
1. No need to keep a full bladder.
2. The test can take up to 90 minutes.
3. No accompanying children or adults allowed at this time.
4. Dr. Singla will NOT answer any questions regarding gender determination of the baby.
HOLTER MONITOR
1. Shower/bathe prior to the appointment as none can be taken for the duration of the test.
2. Do NOT apply moisturizer/oils to the chest.
STRESS TEST
1. Please do not eat a heavy meal at least 2 hours prior to the appointment time.
2. Bring comfortable running shoes and appropriate attire for running on a treadmill.
3. Avoid sports or exercise 24 hours prior to the appointment.
4. This test is currently only available in the Brampton clinic, not in Newmarket.
TILT TEST
1. Do not eat or drink at least 3 hours prior to the appointment time.
2. Avoid sports or exercise 24 hours prior to the appointment.
AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
1. There is a $75 fee (cash or interac) for this test, as this is not OHIP covered.
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