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Aortopathy Clinic   at
Peter Lougheed Centre
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY PLC AORTOPATHY CL
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 18 months
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
This service treats people with heritable aortopathies.Provides:
  • assessment, treatment, and follow-up for people who have a known or suspected heritable aortopathy
  • support for patients and family with a social worker and / or nurse
This service treats people with heritable aortopathies.Provides:
  • assessment, treatment, and follow-up for people who have a known or suspected heritable aortopathy
  • support for patients and family with a social worker and / or nurse
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Review referral guidelines outlined below

Non-Connect Care Users: 
Complete the referral form and send it to the service using the contact information in this profile.    
Connect Care Users: 
Use the Ambulatory Referral Order to the respective specialty in Connect Care. 

Please contact clinic during hours of operation if:
  • additional information becomes available that would affect urgency.
  • there is significant change to the patient's condition.
  • please fax urgent request to 403-291-6814
Review referral guidelines outlined below

Non-Connect Care Users: 
Complete the referral form and send it to the service using the contact information in this profile.    
Connect Care Users: 
Use the Ambulatory Referral Order to the respective specialty in Connect Care. 

Please contact clinic during hours of operation if:
  • additional information becomes available that would affect urgency.
  • there is significant change to the patient's condition.
  • please fax urgent request to 403-291-6814
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
Review referral guidelines outlined below

Please contact clinic during hours of operation if:
  • additional information becomes available that would affect urgency.
  • there is significant change to the patient's condition.
  • please fax urgent request to 403-291-6814
Review referral guidelines outlined below

Please contact clinic during hours of operation if:
  • additional information becomes available that would affect urgency.
  • there is significant change to the patient's condition.
  • please fax urgent request to 403-291-6814
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Clinically unstable patients should be directed to either call 911 or to present to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent Care centre. On call service or emergent care is NOT provided by this clinic after hours.
Clinically unstable patients should be directed to either call 911 or to present to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent Care centre. On call service or emergent care is NOT provided by this clinic after hours.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years or older.
Must be 18 years or older.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
No on-call service is provided by this clinic after hours, weekends or statutory holidays.
No on-call service is provided by this clinic after hours, weekends or statutory holidays.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Communication of referral receipt to referral source will occur within 7 calendar days.
  • Communication of appointment details or wait list status to patient and referral source will occur within 14 calendar days.
  • Communication of initial appointment outcomes to referral source will occur within 30 calendar days.
 
PHONE
403-943-4959
FAX
403-291-6814
REFERRAL PHONE
403-943-4959
REFERRAL FAX
403-291-6814
REFERRAL FORM
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
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Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Cardiac Operative reports
 
All Documents
Echocardiogram
 
Within 6 months
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Family history of aneurysm of artery
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Cardiac Operative Reports
 
All Documents
Echocardiogram
 
Within 6 months
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Genetic finding
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Cardiac Operative Reports
 
Most recent
Echocardiogram
 
Within 6 months
Genetic Consultations and Testing
 
Most recent
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Urgent Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
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Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Cardiac Operative Reports
 
All Documents
Echocardiography
 
Within 6 months
Urgent referrals will be seen within 0-3 months. Semi-urgent referrals will be seen within 3-12 months.
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Family history of aneurysm of artery
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Cardiac Operative Reports
 
All Documents
Echocardiogram
 
Within 6 months
Urgent referrals will be seen within 0-3 months. Semi-urgent referrals will be seen within 3-12 months.
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Genetic finding
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Cardiac Operative Reports
 
All Documents
Echocardiogram
 
Within 6 months
Genetic Consultations and Testing
 
Most recent
Urgent referrals will be seen within 0-3 months. Semi-urgent referrals will be seen within 3-12 months.
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES

If the patient is unable to attend any scheduled Cardiac Diagnostic appointment, please notify the performing department.  Refer to your appointment notification letter for the minimum required notice for each specific procedure.  Failure to attend (No-Show) a scheduled appointment or to not provide notice within the required time frame will result in your referring physician being notified and having to reschedule the appointment if still required.

If the patient is unable to attend any scheduled Cardiac Diagnostic appointment, please notify the performing department.  Refer to your appointment notification letter for the minimum required notice for each specific procedure.  Failure to attend (No-Show) a scheduled appointment or to not provide notice within the required time frame will result in your referring physician being notified and having to reschedule the appointment if still required.

 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
Aortopathy Clinic, CV Labs
3500 26 Avenue NE
Calgary Alberta
T1Y 6J4
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
 
DIRECTIONS
Transit: C-train - Blue Line to RUNDLE station,
Walk 1 block north to 26 Ave to facility (5 minutes)
Calgary Transit Routes 34, 48 and 57 serve within 1 block of the facility
Route 19 and 32 lets passengers across the street on 26 Avenue NE.

Peter Lougheed Centre is located at the intersection of 36 Street NE and 26 Avenue NE.

Proceed to main elevators (Main Lobby - South Entrance)
Take elevators to 4th FLOOR
Exit through door marked CV LABS - Libin (stay right)
Proceed to very end of hall.
You have arrived at CV Labs reception desk.
Transit: C-train - Blue Line to RUNDLE station,
Walk 1 block north to 26 Ave to facility (5 minutes)
Calgary Transit Routes 34, 48 and 57 serve within 1 block of the facility
Route 19 and 32 lets passengers across the street on 26 Avenue NE.

Peter Lougheed Centre is located at the intersection of 36 Street NE and 26 Avenue NE.

Proceed to main elevators (Main Lobby - South Entrance)
Take elevators to 4th FLOOR
Exit through door marked CV LABS - Libin (stay right)
Proceed to very end of hall.
You have arrived at CV Labs reception desk.
 
PHONE
403-943-4959
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers, including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities.

Paystations accept Canadian coins, Canadian bills or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).
Parking Office and Kiosk accept payment by cash, credit card, debit or cheque.
Rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers, including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities.

Paystations accept Canadian coins, Canadian bills or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).
Parking Office and Kiosk accept payment by cash, credit card, debit or cheque.
 
EMAIL
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

On major bus route and lifts on site.


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