What to bring

• Valid Health card
• List of all your medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements and herbal medicines

When you arrive

• Please use the new Main Entrance and register at one of the self-serve kiosks at least 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Clerks are available to help with the registration process.
• Upon registering, take a “puck”. It will buzz and light up when your turn comes up and indicate in which room to report.
• Use the Cardiology door to go to your exam room.

Preparation and procedure

• The Holter monitoring is painless. However, you have to wear electrodes and a small belt-held device for 72 hours, or 7 days, depending on the prescription.
• Electrodes are attached to your chest, arms and legs. The technologist may shave the skin or use a light sandpaper to ensure the electrodes adhere to your skin.
• The electrodes are connected to a device that records your heart’s rate and rhythm.
• The installation of electrodes and monitor takes approximately 15 minutes.
• The monitoring period lasts from 72 hours to 7 days. During this time, you will have to keep track of your symptoms and activities in a diary.
• Please ensure your skin is clean, dry and free of any oils or creams. You will not have an opportunity to bathe or shower until the monitor is returned.
• You have to bring the Holter monitor back to the hospital at the scheduled time.

Test results

• The cardiologist will analyze the recorded data and send a written report to the referring physician within 10 working days.
• Results will also be available in your electronic medical record. For information on the creation of an account and how to access your electronic medical record, visit MyChart.

The team

• Cardiologist
• Cardiology technologist

Business hours

Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To book an appointment

613-632-1111, option 1, 1
Toll-free 1-800-790-8870, option 1

Fax

613-636-6175

To reach the Cardiology Department

Telephone: 613-632-1111, extension 51201
Fax: 613-636-6178

Address

HGH – Main Campus
1111 Ghislain Street
Hawkesbury, ON K6A 3G5

The Cardiology Clinic is located in Block A, Level 1. View the hospital plan.

External resources

• For more information about health, heart disease and diagnostic tests, visit Heart and Stoke Foundation.
• For information about lung health, diseases and research, visit The Lung Association.

Referring a un patient for a Holter test at HGH

To refer a patient, download the exam request form, fill it out and fax it to 613-636-6175.

• Ambulatory Care Consultation Request CLI-11-3011 v3 (PDF)
• Cardiac Diagnosis CLI- 05-3004 v8 (PDF)

Appointment booking line: 1-800-790-8870, extension 82500

The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) provides more than 40 specialized medical clinics for residents of Prescott-Russell and surrounding region. For a list of clinics, departments and services, visit Refer a patient.