Cardiopulmonary Testing

The Cardiopulmonary system consists of the heart (cardio) and lungs (pulmonary). Below is a list of tests performed by departments within the Cardiopulmonary Department. 

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Diagnostic Neurophysiology:

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• Electroencephalography (EEG) - used chiefly in the diagnosis of seizures/epilepsy (CNRHC only)

• Electromyography (EMG)/Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) - used mainly in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disorders and injuries

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Echocardiography:

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• Transthoracic Echocardiogram

• Transesophageal Echocardiogram

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Non-invasive Cardiology:

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• 12 & 15 Lead EKG

• Treadmill Stress Test

• Exercise Myoview and Persantine Stress Test (James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander only)

• Ambulatory Monitoring

  • 24 or 48 Holter, Recording and Analysis

  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Recording

  • Event / Loop Recording and Analysis

• Pacemaker & ICD Analysis

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Respiratory Therapy:

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• Pulmonary Function Tests

• Asthma Care Centre

• Sleep apnea testing

• COPD Outreach Program