Comprehensive heart care, seamlessly connecting cardiology, diagnostics, and rehabilitation.
Cardiology
Personal cardiac care, guided by experience and delivered with compassion
At Heart Care Canada, our cardiologists provide personal, long-term cardiac care, supporting patients at every stage of their heart health journey. For more than 44 years in the Durham Region, we have cared for individuals and families with compassion, consistency, and clinical excellence. Our team builds trusted relationships that extend well beyond a single visit or diagnosis. Specializing in advanced cardiac assessment, diagnosis, ongoing management and cardiac research, we work closely with your family doctor and care team to ensure your plan is safe, coordinated, and tailored to you. As active leaders within the Ontario Association of Cardiologists, our physicians remain at the forefront of evolving best practices, so you can feel confident that your care reflects the latest evidence. Our Cardiologists have specialist privileges at Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa and Ajax Pickering Hospital.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic testing delivered with care, reliability, and precision
To support our clinical expertise, we offer a complete suite of diagnostic services. This includes everything from continuous rhythm monitoring and blood pressure tracking, to stress testing that helps provide a clear picture of your heart’s function. At Heart Care Canada we prioritize efficient, reliable and high-quality testing with state-of-the-art equipment to support you in your heart health journey.
Services offered:
24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring
This test uses a portable blood pressure recording device to obtain blood pressure readings at specified times over the course of the day and night
ECG
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that measures and records the electrical activity of your heart.
Holter 2, 7 & 14-day Monitoring
This test uses a portable device that you wear, to make a continuous recording of your heart rate and rhythm as you go about your daily routine.
Echo Doppler & Stress ECHO
This test uses ultrasound images of your heart to determine its structure and function.
Stress Tests
An imaging test that uses cardiac ultrasound and treadmill to show how your heart works during the stress of exercise.
Rehabilitation
Personalized prehab & rehab, backed by on-site cardiologist and diagnostics
Our Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation program supports patients before and after cardiac events, combining proactive risk reduction with structured recovery. Through cardiac Prehab, we help high-risk patients take action early. This includes strengthening the heart, improving fitness, and addressing risk factors before a heart attack occurs.
Our rehabilitation program brings together a highly trained, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting every step of your journey. The team works seamlessly with your family doctor, internist, cardiologist, and pharmacist to ensure your care plan is safe, personalized, and fully coordinated.
Heart Care Rehab program is built around both short-term goals, such as physical reconditioning, education, and confidence building, and long-term health goals, including risk-factor management, sustainable lifestyle change, and ongoing heart health.
Our goal is simple: provide clear guidance, evidence-based care, and ongoing support so you can move forward with strength, confidence, and peace of mind.
The only on-site Cardiologist supervised, Cardiac Rehabilitation program in the Durham region.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended for people who are recovering from or living with a heart condition, including:
- After a heart attack
- Angina (chest pain related to heart disease)
- After coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, or stent placement
- Stable congestive heart failure
- Other heart conditions that limit daily activity or quality of life
If you’re unsure whether cardiac rehab is right for you, our team is happy to help you decide.
A: Getting started is simple. You can be referred by:
- Your family doctor
- A cardiologist or specialist
- Another healthcare professional
- Disability or insurance providers
- Or you may self-refer
Once referred, most patients are able to start within about one week.
A: Before beginning the program, we complete a thorough and personalized assessment to ensure safety and tailor your care. This may include:
- A full evaluation by a cardiologist
- Baseline risk assessment
- Treadmill stress test (if appropriate)
- Review of medications and cardiac risk factors
- Assessment by a cardiac nurse
- Assessment by a kinesiologist
This allows us to design a program that fits your condition, goals, and comfort level.
A: Most patients can begin an exercise-based rehabilitation program 4–8 weeks after a heart attack or cardiac surgery. Your care team will confirm the safest timing for you.