Heart Conditions 

There are many different heart conditions, collectively called heart disease, that affect the heart's ability to work efficiently. Different conditions have different causes, and it's important to discuss your condition with your health professional who can advise you on the correct diagnosis and help form a treatment plan. There is a lot of information accessible online and community support available to make it easier to learn about the particular causes, diagnoses, helpful procedures, and treatments for your condition. This page provides a brief description of the heart conditions that Cowichan Internists commonly treat. Each image is a link to another page that gives a more in depth description of the condition as well as a description of important tests, medications, and procedures.