Dr. Eric Fretz, Cardiologist, Victoria, BC

Dr. Eric Fretz

Dr. Eric Fretz

Cardiologist
Victoria, BC
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(F)250-595-1000 / 250-595-6793
( Dr. Eric Fretz, Cardiologist, Victoria, BC) is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

If you are looking for local services or treatment from a Local Cardiologist for reviews, contact info, practice history, affiliated hospitals & more  in the office or hospital from a Cardiologist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Eric Fretz ) to inquire if they are accepting patients at the office you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment (P)250-595-1551 ( Dr. Eric Fretz )  Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the CANADIAN CARDIOVASCULAR SOCIETY

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A local cardiologist can also work with your other healthcare providers, from your local registered dietitian to your local Pilates instructor.Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia, that can increase your risk of heart failure, stroke, blood clots and other heart conditions. A normal heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat, but if you have atrial fibrillation, the atria (upper chambers) beat out of sync with the ventricles (lower chambers).

During a coronary angioplasty, a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into an artery, typically in the groin or wrist, and guided to the blocked or narrowed coronary artery. The catheter is equipped with a deflated balloon at its tip. Once the catheter reaches the target area, the balloon is inflated, which compresses the plaque against the artery walls and widens the artery, restoring blood flow.

In many cases, the angioplasty procedure is followed by the placement of a stent. A stent is a small, mesh-like metal tube that is inserted into the artery  of the heart after the balloon is inflated. The stent helps to keep the artery open and prevents it from re-narrowing. There are two main types of stents: bare-metal stents and drug-eluting stents. Drug-eluting stents are coated with medications that help reduce the risk of the artery re-narrowing.

Coronary angioplasty is typically performed under local anesthesia, and the patient is awake during the procedure. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure and has become a common treatment option for coronary artery disease. It can relieve symptoms such as chest pain (angina) and improve blood flow to the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks and other complications associated with CAD. The Canadain Medical Association

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Ratings for Dr. Eric Fretz

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    He didn’t really talk to me about tests I had done and what they meant- getting better or worse?
    Submitted: March 09, 2023
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    No educational material, or local support services provided but we did come up with a plan for treatment and he was the only doctor to investigate my issue so I appreciate that.
    Submitted: October 31, 2022
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    More information about my condition, plus not being told to “follow up with my gp”. My gp is the one who didn’t believe there was a problem until dr.fretz found it.
    Submitted: October 31, 2022
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    Dr. Eric Fretz, Local Cardiologist, Victoria BC is a great cardiologist who helped my father
    Submitted: September 25, 2022
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    Dr Fretz was attentive, supportive and very helpful. I believe I recieved excellent care.
    Submitted: November 21, 2020
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    Dr. Fretz has been informative, caring, and patient throughout my heart attack and following care. I am most fortunate he was is available during my event.
    Submitted: March 15, 2019
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    Dr. Eric Fretz has been my Cardiologist in Victoria for there years and I cannot say enough good things about him.
    Submitted: April 07, 2016

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