Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) recently introduced two new ECG (Electrocardiogram) stress testing systems in its Diagnostic Imaging department.
Hospital officials says the ECG stress testing systems are integral to the hospital’s Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Clinic and also service patients who are referred for nuclear medicine stress testing.
The new ECG systems replace the previous systems, which had reached the end of their operational lifecycle.
“CKHA’s modernized ECG stress testing systems provide enhanced accuracy, real-time monitoring, user-friendly interfaces and integration into the department’s digital workflow, improving early detection and management of cardiovascular conditions,” said Melissa Johnson, Interim Vice President, Performance and Chief Financial Officer, CKHA, in a media release.
This crucial equipment purchase was funded by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF) and made possible by the generosity of the Foundation’s and hospital’s supporters.
Through fundraising initiatives like CKHAF’s recently-completed Christmas Wish Tree campaign, which raised a total of $158,540, the Foundation works tirelessly to raise funds to meet the most pressing needs of the hospital, including the purchase of these new ECG CASE Stress Testing Systems, hospital officials say.
“This is another perfect illustration of the real impact that community support has in our hospital, and it’s a wonderful testament to what we can achieve together,” said Christine Mitchell, President & CEO of CKHAF, in a press release.
“Over the past year, we have witnessed unprecedented generosity from across our community, and this has enabled us to support our hospital, healthcare teams and local patients in some very meaningful ways. These new stress testing systems will only add to the incredible care already available at CKHA.”
About the CAD Clinic:
The CAD Clinic at CKHA is a daily outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of possible cardiac disease. Located at the Chatham Site, the CAD Clinic’s goal is to reduce the incidence of cardiac disease by providing quick access to consultation and diagnostic imaging; identifying risk factors; expediting assessment and access to cardiac intervention; and educating patients about risk factor management. Services available through CKHA’s CAD Clinic are an essential step in detection and prevention. Physicians and Nurse Practitioners may obtain a referral form for the clinic by calling 519.437.6080.
About Nuclear Medicine Stress Testing:
A nuclear stress test is an imaging procedure that evaluates blood flow to the heart both at rest and during exercise. It involves a small amount of radioactive material, known as a tracer, which is administered through the patient’s vein. An imaging machine then captures how the tracer travels through the heart’s arteries, helping to identify areas with reduced blood flow or potential heart damage.
