Long-term cardiac monitoring services use Holter, blood pressure and event monitoring devices to observe the heart over a long period.
What to expect
Holter monitors continuously records an electrocardiogram over 24 hours.
Blood pressure monitors record blood pressure periodically over 24 hours.
Event monitors record arrhythmia over a three to four-week span, which is transmitted via the telephone to the Cardiologist.
How to access
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Contact us
A physician referral is required. Contact us at (604) 875-4800 for information on eligibility and our referral process.
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Inpatient services
Inpatient services are available on the ground floor of the Jim Pattison Pavilion, nursing station 7.
How to get here
The VGH Cardiodiagnostic Centre is located on the ground floor of the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre on Laurel Street.
There is pay parking available at our two visitor lots located on the VGH campus:
- Multi-level parkade at the corner of West 12th Avenue and Laurel Street, across from the main entrance of the Jim Pattison Pavilion.
- The Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre parking lot is located off Laurel Street between West 12th and West 13th Avenue.
There is a wheelchair-accessible overpass from the VGH parkade at Level 4 and a crosswalk at Level 2.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
