Issues regarding the medicals?

[xxkbxx]

Hello everyone, just some concerns about the medical requirements as we (a family of 5) seem to be having a few issues:

So our medicals were taken earlier this month. During the check-up, the main applicant declared that he has had issues with hypertension in the past. Because of this, the attending doctor requested him to take an extra exam, an ECG. Though the MA (main applicant) did not mention it anymore as he was no longer asked about it, he has also experienced a slight heart enlargement in the past, mainly due to hypertension/high blood pressure (mostly stress-related, according to his doctor).

So the MA did as he was told and had an ECG done. The results came in last week and he got a call saying that there were "some findings." Unfortunately, the medical rep wasn't able to answer any questions or go further into detail. All she said was that the MA has to see their cardiologist (a schedule was made for the end of this week) and that if this instruction was not followed, they will simply send the raw ECG results (along with all the others results, presumably) directly to the embassy.

At this point, we're worried and do not know what to expect. Our biggest concern, of course, is visa denial on the basis of health/medical requirements. Is this likely at all? I know that Canada will not grant visas to those who are threats to public safety/health (I don't think any of us fall into this category anyway) or those who will put any "excessive demand" in terms of health care/social services. I would also assume that they will not grant anyone who will most likely not "survive" or settle in and function well in Canada.

I don't believe the MA falls into any of those categories because his "condition" never placed any excessive demand on our family's financial resources. The only expenses were for the management drug prescribed by our doctor as well as for any necessary tests and check-ups. There has never been any hospitalization or surgery, and the MA's work has never been seriously affected. We're really praying that everything will be OK and that the application process will proceed and eventually result in a visa.

Has anyone experienced any similar issues with the medicals? Any info/advice/etc. will be much appreciated here, also for others who may be going through the same thing. Also, please wish us the best for the upcoming meeting with the cardiologist! I sincerely hope everything will turn out OK. Thanks in advanced!

[bluepine]

This is true that enlarge heart is not a threat to public in canada, but as the MA already declared his hypertension and went for ECG the only choice is to go for second round of test with the cardiologist.
I wish you a medical without problems.

[xxkbxx]

Thanks bluepine.

I've posted this issue on a couple of different forums and most responses are leaning towards the positive side. Hopefully, indeed, it will blow over and turn out well for us. We've a lot resting on this decision.

Any other responses are more than welcome!

[newcomer]

Hi,

Wish u all the best for the positive outcome of your medicals and your application.

regards

[shaurya]

i have one enquiry about medical exam i got a letter for medical i want to know about what type of blood tests they usually done(please answer about all do they go for heamoglobin test ,esr DLC AND TLC). is there any scanning involved in this process

[Chuppilad]

Just google for form 5419 and go through sections B, C , D & E to see what all checks are done.

C Lad

[xxkbxx]

Finally, some positive news! Our principal applicant attended his appointment with the recommended cardiologist today and no further tests were required. The conclusion was that the PA does not have any serious problems. We were told that the doctor will write a "favorable recommendation" on our behalf. The Embassy should receive it (as well as other medical documents/results) within the next couple of weeks. So thankful and relieved right now! This pretty much indicates that as far as medical requirements, our family is alright, correct?

P.S. How long does it usually take these days for a PPR to be sent after the medicals? 2 months? Thanks again.