{"id":20668,"date":"2023-03-17T15:43:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T19:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/?page_id=20668"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:04:58","slug":"cardiac-surgery-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/en\/services\/specialty-medicine\/cardiac-surgery-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiology and Cardiac surgery consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#6d1821&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;7&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634125143054{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#6d1821&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;7&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634125143054{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729620392375{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;border-left-color: #cccccc !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #cccccc !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #cccccc !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #cccccc !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">You can now meet with our cardiologists at our clinics in Boucherville, Laval and Quebec City, and the Exercise Stress Tests (EKG) is now offered in Laval and Quebec City!<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">&#8212;<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For more information or to make an appointment, call us at 1 855 841-1911.<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;119&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;87&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515745451587{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32863\" src=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dr-mario-paniagua-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr Paniagua cardiologue\" width=\"900\" height=\"1247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dr-mario-paniagua-scaled-1.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dr-mario-paniagua-scaled-1-217x300.jpeg 217w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dr-mario-paniagua-scaled-1-739x1024.jpeg 739w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dr-mario-paniagua-scaled-1-768x1064.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dr-mario-paniagua-scaled-1-700x970.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;-18&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"titre1\">Cardiology consultation<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"titre2\">With Dr. Mario Paniagua, cardiologist<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#6d1821&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>After completing his cardiology studies and graduating in 2008, Dr. Mario Paniagua practiced privately in Mexico, notably in the cardiovascular intensive care unit. Thanks to his dedication and exceptional performance, he received a scholarship to complete a fellowship at the Montreal Heart Institute. In 2009, he worked there as a fellow in hemodynamics and echocardiography, while also pursuing specialized clinical training.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since 2012, he has practiced at the CISSME Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-Est, where he has played a key role in implementing various primary prevention programs in cardiology. He has also been actively involved in developing cardiology services in the Sorel-Tracy region. Known for his compassion, empathy, and commitment to his patients, Dr. Paniagua strives to maintain a practice centered on their well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A member of the Coll\u00e8ge des m\u00e9decins du Qu\u00e9bec and the Association des cardiologues du Qu\u00e9bec, Dr. Paniagua offers his patients extensive expertise in clinical cardiology. He treats coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and heart failure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#a0a0a0&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;40&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;40&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767534206404{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;-18&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"titre1\">Cardiology consultation<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"titre2\">With Dr. Marie-Chantal Audelin, cardiologist<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#6d1821&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Marie-Chantal Audelin completed her cardiology residency at the University of Montreal in 2006, followed by a subspecialty in secondary prevention and cardiac rehabilitation. She completed a two-year fellowship in Burlington, Vermont, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from Harvard University, as well as a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Nutrition from Laval University.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From 2008 to 2016, she practiced at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, where she established and directed the secondary prevention and cardiac rehabilitation program. Since 2016, she has practiced general cardiology in Montreal and on the South Shore, while maintaining a strong interest in prevention, cardiovascular risk assessment, and supporting patients in adopting healthy lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Known for her compassionate and attentive approach, Dr. Audelin assesses and treats various cardiovascular problems such as coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias, in addition to providing ongoing cardiac care for active and athletic patients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can meet her at our clinics in Boucherville and Quebec City.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#a0a0a0&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32100\" src=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dre-audelin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dre-audelin.jpg 490w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dre-audelin-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;40&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;40&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767534206404{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#a0a0a0&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Services offered<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>General Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>Coronary Artery Disease (Chest Pain)<\/li>\n<li>Heart Valve Problems<\/li>\n<li>Narrowing, Leaky Valve (Pre-existing or Recent)<\/li>\n<li>Arrhythmia<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes with Cardiac Complications<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained Shortness of Breath\/Difficulty Breathing<\/li>\n<li>Decreased Exercise Tolerance<\/li>\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Heart Failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/fr\/request-for-a-consultation-appointment-in-cardiology\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-hover-background-color=#990000  class=\"qbutton  medium center default bouton-rouge\" style=\"font-family: Roboto, ``Segoe UI``; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 20px 20px 20px 20px; border-radius: 20px;-moz-border-radius: 20px;-webkit-border-radius: 20px; background-color: #ba0000;\">REQUEST FOR AN APPOINTMENT IN CARDIOLOGY<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;119&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;87&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515745451587{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;-18&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"titre1\">Consultation services in Cardiac Surgery<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"titre2\">With Dr. Simon Maltais, cardiac surgeon<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#6d1821&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">We are pleased to announce that Dr. Simon Maltais, a highly respected cardiac surgeon with a global reputation for expertise in heart failure, complex valve procedures (including mitral repair and the Ross procedure), and minimally invasive and robotic cardiac interventions, has joined our team. In addition to his surgical work, Dr. Maltais is also recognized as a distinguished author and speaker.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span><br \/>\nAt Lacroix, Dr. Maltais offers consultation and concierge services in cardiac surgery: including pre- and post-operative services, and facilitation of medical tourism in the United States.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#a0a0a0&#8243; thickness=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;48&#8243; up=&#8221;17&#8243; down=&#8221;27&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Cardiac Surgery Advisory Service, Cardiac Surgery Medical Concierge<\/h3>\n<p>This service aims to promote rapid access to cardiac surgery, including complete preoperative evaluation (turnkey), identification of subspecialty surgeons in Quebec if necessary, and identification\/reduction of preoperative risk.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>For patients who are awaiting public surgery and who want to maximize the chances of success of the upcoming operation, Dr. Maltais can, with his expertise, complementary to the attending physician, provide advice and support that will often make the difference in the overall success of the intervention.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8212;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Consultation for second opinion and review of complex cases<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that heart surgery is a very important event in a person&#8217;s life. Seeking a second medical opinion after being diagnosed with a heart condition requiring surgery is completely normal and should never cause the patient any discomfort. Health professionals are aware that they are not infallible and that what is at stake for the patient is crucial, which is why very few of them will see recourse to a second medical opinion as a questioning of their expertise or their authority.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a respectful and professional approach, Dr Maltais can proceed to the examination of the diagnosis and to a second evaluation of the patient which, in the end, either will confirm the first diagnosis or, if necessary, will call into question certain parts of it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The objective is to ensure that we have the most accurate assessment possible of the patient&#8217;s state of health in order to determine the most appropriate intervention for him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Simple or complex sternal reconstruction after surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Problems with sternal wounds and\/or post-operative acute and chronic sternal pain, post-operative sternal infections, sternal dehiscences and instability.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8212;<\/span><br \/>\nPostoperative concierge and treatment of specific postoperative complications<\/h3>\n<p>For patients who have undergone heart surgery and who are experiencing postoperative complications, in many cases Dr. Maltais will be able to treat the said complications himself, or he will redirect the patient to the best available resource related to the problem, including complex problems. sternal infections and non-unions which can cause chronic pain problems.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Also including leg wounds and chronic donor site pain after bypass surgery: debridement, VAC therapy, antibiotic therapy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20683&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20753 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/simon-maltais3677hr.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/simon-maltais3677hr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/simon-maltais3677hr-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/simon-maltais3677hr-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/simon-maltais3677hr-700x896.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/cliniquesmedicaleslacroix.com\/fr\/request-for-a-consultation-appointment-with-dr-simon-maltais\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-hover-background-color=#990000  class=\"qbutton  large center default bouton-rouge\" style=\"font-family: Roboto, ``Segoe UI``; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 20px 20px 20px 20px; border-radius: 20px;-moz-border-radius: 20px;-webkit-border-radius: 20px; background-color: #ba0000;\">CONSULTATION REQUEST WITH DR MALTAIS<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679084734231{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\">Dr. SIMON MALTAIS, Cardiac Surgeon<\/h3>\n<p><em>Dr. Maltais also holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering from the University of Montreal and is the author of the book Code Bleu, dealing with illness and exhaustion among healthcare professionals. He enjoys an international reputation in the field of heart failure and minimally invasive and robotic approach procedures. A renowned lecturer, he has collaborated on more than 160 scientific publications.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Consultation for personalized preoperative intervention<\/h3>\n<p>Longitudinal and personalized follow-up, prevention and treatment of specific problems before and after cardiac surgery.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wound infection, multimodal pain treatment, inflammation treatment, decreased risk of bleeding, acute and chronic depression, heart failure, frequent readmissions, atrial fibrillation, thromboembolic problems (pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis), prolonged recovery and loss of energy-fatigue, malnutrition.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Follow-up after a heart attack and modification of risk factors; neuropsychological optimization and reduced risk of cerebrovascular accidents, pre and postoperative optimization in the elderly, recovery, preservation and optimization of renal function.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8212;<\/span><br \/>\nConsultation for postoperative and personalized longitudinal follow-up of heart surgery (postoperative concierge concept)<\/h3>\n<p>Incorporating and applying the best of conventional and functional medical knowledge \u2013 postoperative recovery holistics \u2013 see accelerated recovery protocols upon request.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1525533395041{background-color: #ecebeb !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1524505892683{margin-top: -4% !important;}&#8221;][qode_elements_holder 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