Exercise stress tests (EST) and myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) are available for patients 18 years of age and older.  Carotid doppler ultrasound is available for patients 2 years of age and older.

Mayfair does not offer Holter monitoring.

When ordering a coronary artery CT private pay exam, patients will need to undergo an ECG and the necessary laboratory work prior to scheduling this exam.  After completing these tests, the patient will have up to one year to complete the coronary artery CT exam.

Mayfair is partnered with internists at the Rockyview General Hospital to provide comprehensive care to patients with possible cardiac issues.

Exercise Stress Tests (EST)

• Exam Duration: 1 to 2 hours.
• Patient must stop all beta blocker and calcium channel blocker medications 48 hours before the appointment date.

Beta Blockers

• Acebutolol (Monitan, Rhotral, Sectral)
• Atenolol (Tenormin)
• Bisoprolol (Monocor)
• Carvedilol (Coreg)
• Labetolol (Normodyne)
• Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL, Lopressor SR)
• Nadolol (Corgard)
• Oxprenolol (Trasicor)
• Pindolol (Visken)
• Propranolol (Inderal)
• Sotalol (Sotacor)
• Timolol (Blocadren)

Calcium-Channel Blockers

• Diltiazam (Cardizem CD/SR)
• Felodipine (Plendil, Renedil)
• Verapamil (Isoptin Chronovera)
• Patients should also avoid all caffeine products (coffee, tea, pop, hot chocolate) for 24 hours prior to the exam. This includes medications that contain caffeine or caffeine derivatives (Tylenol 3, Anacin Excedrin, No-Doz, Darvon, Caffregot, and Fiorinal).
• Fasting is required for four hours prior to the exam. Diabetic patients should bring their insulin, oral medication, glucometer, and a snack to the appointment.
• Patients should bring all medications or a list of all medications they are currently taking to the appointment. Asthmatic patients should bring their inhaler medications.

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)

• Exam Duration: Performed over two days.  Day one 1.5 to 2 hours.  Day two 2 to 4 hours.
• Patient should be made aware this exam involves injections typically into the arm vein.
• Patient must stop all beta blocker and calcium channel blocker medications 48 hours before the appointment date.

Beta Blockers

• Acebutolol (Monitan, Rhotral, Sectral)
• Atenolol (Tenormin)
• Bisoprolol (Monocor)
• Carvedilol (Coreg)
• Labetolol (Normodyne)
• Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL, Lopressor SR)
• Nadolol (Corgard)
• Oxprenolol (Trasicor)
• Pindolol (Visken)
• Propranolol (Inderal)
• Sotalol (Sotacor)
• Timolol (Blocadren)

Calcium-Channel Blockers

• Diltiazam (Cardizem CD/SR)
• Felodipine (Plendil, Renedil)
• Verapamil (Isoptin Chronovera)
• Patients should also avoid all caffeine products (coffee, tea, pop, hot chocolate) for 24 hours prior to the exam. This includes medications that contain caffeine or caffeine derivatives (Tylenol 3, Anacin Excedrin, No-Doz, Darvon, Caffregot, and Fiorinal).
• Fasting is required for four hours prior to the exam. Diabetic patients should bring their insulin, oral medication, glucometer, and a snack to the appointment.
• Patients should bring all medications or a list of all medications they are currently taking to the appointment. Asthmatic patients should bring their inhaler medications.
• Details of what the patient can expect and how to prepare for the two days can be found at radiology.ca.