Did you know the early detection and management of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol can help you reduce your risk of heart disease? You heart beats 100,000 times a day making it a crucial organ and one hard-working muscle.
Being smoke-free Staying physically active Eating a healthy diet Maintaining a healthy weight Limiting alcohol use
You have high blood pressure You have diabetes You have a history of high cholesterol You have chronic kidney disease You have a family history of heart disease You have a history of smokingYour heart is one of the most hard-working organs which beats approximately 100,000 times a day and helps in supplying oxygen and essential nutrients to other organs of the body.
Plaque buildup leads to heart attacks and blockage of blood flow in the arteries. That is why it is important to give your heart the care it needs. The Virtual Health Clinic’s team of allied healthcare providers can help you understand the conditions that affect your heart and the habits that can help prevent or manage them.
A healthy diet, active lifestyle and stress management are some of the key factors that contribute towards keeping your heart healthy. Heart disease is a term used for a wide range of conditions that affect the normal functioning of the heart such as, coronary artery disease, heart infection, heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, etc.
Embrace a healthy lifestyle! Prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke. At the Virtual Health Clinic, you can speak to our online doctor to discuss your heart health. We can help diagnose a wide range of heart conditions, provide advice on lifestyle changes leading to a high-quality life and refer you to a Cardiologist for further treatment and management. It is never too late to swap good habits for bad, even if you’ve already suffered a heart attack.
Embrace a healthy lifestyle! Prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke. At the Virtual Health Clinic, you can speak to our online doctor to discuss your heart health. We can help diagnose a wide range of heart conditions, provide advice on lifestyle changes leading to a high-quality life and refer you to a Cardiologist for further treatment and management. It is never too late to swap good habits for bad, even if you’ve already suffered a heart attack.
Choose a heart healthy lifestyle involving certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting others, such as saturated fats and added sugars. Get regular physical activity as it reduces your risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease. Quit smoking as it can significantly decrease your risk of a heart attack and stroke almost straight away. Understand and control your cholesterol and blood pressure. This is the key to your heart health.No. Men and women both are at equal risk for developing a heart disease. However, women have a higher risk of stroke than men.
You can cancel your appointment by sending an email to operations@virtualhealthclinic.com Include your first name and last name in the subject line. You may also call or text the clinic at 844-222-7200.
Yes. After your consultation with our virtual doctor, a cardiologist referral will be emailed to you or sent to your nearest clinic.
Yes. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers the cost of your consultation with our online doctor.
Yes, you can get your prescriptions refilled or renewed by our healthcare providers after your consultation. If it is deemed safe and medically appropriate, a copy of your prescription will be sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice, after which you can either pick up or choose to get them delivered to your home.
You can ask questions related to your lifestyle, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, family history, and exercising habits to get a complete understanding of your risk of developing a heart disease.
Our virtual doctors at the Virtual Health Clinic offer consultations in various languages including English, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Swahili, and Urdu.
You will need your phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection, to speak to a doctor online. You will also need to have access to your email address to confirm your appointment details.
