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Stuart James Hutchison
SPECIALTIES AND AREAS OF INTERESTS
Cardiology
Echocardiography
SITES PROCEDURES PERFORMED AT
Rockyview General Hospital
Foothills Medical Centre
Peter Lougheed Centre
South Health Campus
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
French
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 403-571-8620
Fax: 403-296-6934

NOTES
General cardiology referrals;
  • fax; 403-296-6934
  • phone; 403-571-8620


General cardiology referrals;
  • fax; 403-296-6934
  • phone; 403-571-8620


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This service is already linked to the profile of Dr.
at Bridgeland
Unit 103 - 803 1st Ave NE Calgary Alberta, T2E 7C5
Phone: 403-571-8600 Fax: 403-571-6990
NON AHS
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Within 3 months

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
A group of Cardiologists, who together with their multi-disciplinary team, provide the highest quality cardiac care to their patients.
TotalCardiology provides total heart health and patient-centred care.  We deliver comprehensive cardiology care which includes consultative, investigative, and therapeutic services for patients with cardiac symptoms.  These services are delivered in a timely manner which are usually much quicker than the current Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) recommendations.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Please direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent Care Facility.
Please direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department or Urgent Care Facility.
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
If you have a patient that needs to be seen urgently, please call us at (403) 571-8640.
If you have a patient that needs to be seen urgently, please call us at (403) 571-8640.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Referrals are accepted by phone and fax. A requisition form is required.
TotalCardiology offers cardio-diagnostic testing by referral only.


Referrals are accepted by phone and fax. A requisition form is required.
TotalCardiology offers cardio-diagnostic testing by referral only.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS


REFERRAL FORM
RACC Cardiology Clinic Referral Form

Cardio-Diagnostic Referral Form

Please visit our website to view other Patient Information & Forms.

RACC Cardiology Clinic Referral Form

Cardio-Diagnostic Referral Form

Please visit our website to view other Patient Information & Forms.

REFERRAL PHONE
403-571-8600
REFERRAL FAX
403-571-6990
PHONE
403-571-8600
REFERRAL RESOURCES
REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Emergent Reason for Referral
Additional Details
+-
Cardiac assessment

ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
TotalCardiology offers the following services:
  1. Cardio-Diagnostic Testing/Imaging supervised and interpreted by Cardiologists
  2. RACC cardiology clinics allows patients to be seen by the earliest available cardiologist in one our of 3 clinics
  3. Telephone consultation where physicians can have a brief consultation with one of our cardiologists over the phone
  4. Consultation with a specific cardiologist and/or in languages other than English 
  5. ECG interpretation by our Cardiologists (if you send ECGs to our clinic or select TotalCardiology as your ECG interpreter/reader when ordering through labs like CLS)
  6. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Treatment
  7. Rehabilitation - offering a medically-supervised exercise and education program for those who are recovering from a heart event, recent heart surgery or those living with a heart condition. 
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Communication of referral receipt to referral
source will occur within 7 calendar days.
 
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment, please contact the clinic a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment, please contact the clinic a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
DIRECTIONS
7 St NE and 1 Ave NE.
7 St NE and 1 Ave NE.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
There is currently no parking information available for this site.
There is currently no parking information available for this site.
PARKING MAP
There is currently no parking map available for this site.
There is currently no parking map available for this site.
ADDRESS
Unit 103 - 803 1st Ave NE
Calgary Alberta
T2E 7C5
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 07:30 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday: 07:30 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday: 07:30 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday: 07:30 am - 04:00 pm
Friday: 07:30 am - 04:00 pm
   
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes
WEBSITE
https://www.totalcardiology.ca/

This service is already linked to the profile of Dr.
at South Health Campus
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY SHC CARDIAC FUNCTION CL
Module 5A, Level 5 4448 Front Street SE, Calgary Alberta, T3M 1M4
Phone: 403-956-2675 Fax: 403-956-2695
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Within 3 months

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Clinic is dedicated to the management of heart failure patients who have complex care needs.
The Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the support of Heart Failure (HF) patients who have complex care needs that require close monitoring and/or medication optimization .
Care offered includes ongoing physical assessment, management of medical and non-pharmacological treatments, and patient teaching regarding diet, lifestyle and medication management.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Clinically unstable patients should be directed to either call 911 or to present to the nearest Emergency Department. 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. On call service or emergent care is NOT provided by this clinic after hours.
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
URGENT: Target < 2 weeks*

*For urgent referrals, the referring source must call the Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) and speak directly to the nurse clinician to secure appointment.



URGENT: Target < 2 weeks*

*For urgent referrals, the referring source must call the Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) and speak directly to the nurse clinician to secure appointment.



ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Referrals sent to the CFC must include the following components before a referral will be processed and assessed. Incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring source for completion.
  • The patient has a primary Cardiologist who has seen them
    within the last year OR from a recent hospitalization 
  • The patient’s primary Cardiologist has been contacted by
    the referring source and has agreed to follow the patient
    in CFC  
  • Completed CFC Referral Form     
  • Accurate patient demographics including contact information is listed.
ROUTINE: Target < 6 weeks

Referrals sent to the CFC must include the following components before a referral will be processed and assessed. Incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring source for completion.
  • The patient has a primary Cardiologist who has seen them
    within the last year OR from a recent hospitalization 
  • The patient’s primary Cardiologist has been contacted by
    the referring source and has agreed to follow the patient
    in CFC  
  • Completed CFC Referral Form     
  • Accurate patient demographics including contact information is listed.
ROUTINE: Target < 6 weeks

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Patients must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
2. A primary cardiologist has been identified and they are agreeable to follow the patient in CFC
3. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
4. Require ongoing titration of medications or enhanced surveillance for
Patients must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
2. A primary cardiologist has been identified and they are agreeable to follow the patient in CFC
3. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
4. Require ongoing titration of medications or enhanced surveillance for either:
  • Optimization Track: Medication titration of evidence based HF medications only. (Following medication titration, patient will be immediately discharged from the CFC to the care of the primary cardiologist or the primary care giver).
  • Care Track: Ongoing management of HF care in clinic until meeting discharge criteria.
5. Be 18 years or older.
6. Patient/Agent is aware and agreeable to be seen and cared for in the CFC and be able to physically attend appointments on a regular basis.

For special cases outside of eligibility criteria, direct discussion between the accepting primary cardiologist and the medical director of the specific CFC should take place. Referral will be accepted if in agreement by both parties.



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REFERRAL PHONE
403-956-2675
REFERRAL FAX
403-956-2695
PHONE
403-956-2675
FAX
403-956-2695
LINKED SPECIALISTS

REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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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
+-
Heart failure
Past Medical History
| Most recent
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Most recent
Cardiac Consultation/Internal Medicine Consultation/Discharge Summary
| Most recent
Blood Work: CBC, Electrolytes, Urea
| Within 1 month
Blood Work: OP NT-pro BNP, Inpatient NT-pro BNP required upon discharge
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram - Mandatory
| Most recent
Cardiac catheterization
| If available (most recent)
Cardiac MRI
| If available (most recent)
MUGA - Multiple-gated acquisition
| If available (most recent)
Myocardial perfusion stress imaging using Thallium 201
| If available (most recent)
  • progressive HF and/or decompensated HF
  • new diagnosis of HF, unstable, decompensated
  • new progression to NYHA IV, AHA/ACC stage D
  • post myocaridal infarction HF
  • post hospitalization or ER visit for HF
  • HF with severe valvular heart disease

+-
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
+-
Heart failure
Past Medical History
| Most recent
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Most recent
Cardiac Consultation/Internal Medicine Consultation/Discharge Summary
| Most recent
Blood Work: CBC, Electrolytes, Urea
| Within 1 month
Blood Work: OP NT-pro BNP, Inpatient NT-pro BNP required upon discharge
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram - Mandatory
| Most recent
Cardiac catheterization
| If available (most recent)
Cardiac MRI
| If available (most recent)
MUGA - Multiple-gated acquisition
| If available (most recent)
Myocardial perfusion stress imaging using Thallium 201
| If available (most recent)
  • new diagnosis of HF, stable, compensated
  • HF with mild to moderate or NYHA II/III symptoms
  • worsening HF with therapy
  • mild symptoms with valvular heart disease, renal disease or hypotension
  • chronic HF disease management NYHA II
  • NYHA FC I symptoms, structural heart disease without symptoms of HF (AHA/ACC stage B)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
Exclusion Criteria/Ineligibilty:   
  • Does not have a confirmed diagnosis of HF
  • Does not have a primary cardiologist
  • Referrals for a second opinion or advanced HF specialist assessemnt
  • Does not have symptoms of HF
  • Patient's primary cardiologist does not follow within the CFC
  • Unable to physically attend the CFC on a regular basis
  • Not willing to adhere to Patient/Clinic roles
  • Patients followed by another program
  • Known history documented abuse of staff and for whom an accepted risk mitigation plan is not in place


Patients who are not eligible for the CFC may be considered for referral to:
  • Referral to Alberta Healthy Living Program (Dietary Consult and/or Exercise)
  • Primary Cardiologist
  • Internist/GIM clinic 
  • Community paramedics
  • Access to AHS website myhealth.alberta and search heart failure for educational literature
  • Referral to Home Care Heart Failure Team (only within Calgary Zone city limits)
If requested by the referrer, the Medical Director of the CFC at any site may on request, review the  referral to suggest best available alternative.
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.
 
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
No show or late cancellation (<24hour) to the initial appointment will result in telephone followup to explain our discharge policy for no show appointments and rebooking of appointments. A total of three no shows or late cancellations (<24 hours) to an initial appointment will require a re-referral to the CFC.

Patients who miss three consecutive scheduled follow up CFC appointments, or 50% of their appointments within a year, without notification to the clinic and with no valid reason, will be assessed for discharge from the clinic.

Patients who are unable to attend scheduled appointments must notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.


No show or late cancellation (<24hour) to the initial appointment will result in telephone followup to explain our discharge policy for no show appointments and rebooking of appointments. A total of three no shows or late cancellations (<24 hours) to an initial appointment will require a re-referral to the CFC.

Patients who miss three consecutive scheduled follow up CFC appointments, or 50% of their appointments within a year, without notification to the clinic and with no valid reason, will be assessed for discharge from the clinic.

Patients who are unable to attend scheduled appointments must notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.


DIRECTIONS
The Cardiac Function Clinic at SHC is located on level 5, Clinic 5A | Cardiology
South Health Campus information


The Cardiac Function Clinic at SHC is located on level 5, Clinic 5A | Cardiology
South Health Campus information


PARKING MAP


ADDRESS
Module 5A, Level 5
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary Alberta
T3M 1M4
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
   
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible.

This service is already linked to the profile of Dr.
at Rockyview General Hospital
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY RGH CARDIAC FUNCTION CL
7007 14 Street SW, Calgary Alberta, T2V 1P9
Phone: 403-943-8623 Fax: 403-943-8619
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Within 3 months

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Clinic is dedicated to the management of heart failure patients who have complex care needs.
The Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the support of Heart Failure (HF) patients who have complex care needs that require close monitoring and/or medication optimization .
Care offered includes ongoing physical assessment, management of medical and non-pharmacological treatments, and patient teaching regarding diet, lifestyle and medication management.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Clinically unstable patients should be directed to either call 911 or to present to the nearest Emergency Department. 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. On call service or emergent care is NOT provided by this clinic after hours.
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
URGENT: Target < 2 weeks*

*For urgent referrals, the referring source must call the Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) and speak directly to the nurse clinician to secure appointment.
URGENT: Target < 2 weeks*

*For urgent referrals, the referring source must call the Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) and speak directly to the nurse clinician to secure appointment.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Referrals sent to the CFC must include the following components before a referral will be processed and assessed. Incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring source for completion.
  • Completed CFC Referral Form        
  • Accurate patient demographics including contact information is listed.
ROUTINE: Target < 6 weeks
Referrals sent to the CFC must include the following components before a referral will be processed and assessed. Incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring source for completion.
  • Completed CFC Referral Form        
  • Accurate patient demographics including contact information is listed.
ROUTINE: Target < 6 weeks
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Patients must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
2. A primary cardiologist has been identified and they are agreeable to follow the patient in CFC
3. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
4. Require ongoing titration of medications or enhanced surveillance for
Patients must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
2. A primary cardiologist has been identified and they are agreeable to follow the patient in CFC
3. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
4. Require ongoing titration of medications or enhanced surveillance for either:
  • Optimization Track: Medication titration of evidence based HF medications only. (Following medication titration, patient will be immediately discharged from the CFC to the care of the primary cardiologist or the primary care giver).
  • Care Track: Ongoing management of HF care in clinic until meeting discharge criteria.
5. Be 18 years or older.
6. Patient/Agent is aware and agreeable to be seen and cared for in the CFC and be able to physically attend appointments on a regular basis.

For special cases outside of eligibility criteria, direct discussion between the accepting primary cardiologist and the medical director of the specific CFC should take place. Referral will be accepted if in agreement by both parties.

Exclusion Criteria/Ineligibilty:   
  • Does not have a confirmed diagnosis of HF
  • Referrals for a second opinion or advanced HF specialist assessemnt
  • Does not have symptoms of HF
  • Patient's primary cardiologist does not follow within the CFC
  • Does not have a primary cardiologist
  • Unable to physically attend the CFC on a regular basis
  • Not willing to adhere to Patient/Clinic roles
  • Patients followed by another program
  • Known history documented abuse of staff and for whom an accepted risk mitigation plan is not in place.

Patients who are not eligible for the CFC may be considered for referral to:
  • Cardiac Navigation
  • Referral to Alberta Healthy Living Program (Dietary Consult and/or Exercise)
  • Primary Cardiologist
  • Internist/GIM clinic 
  • Community paramedics
  • Access to AHS website myhealth.alberta and search heart failure for educational literature
  • Referral to Home Care Heart Failure Team (only within Calgary Zone city limits)
If requested by the referrer, the Medical Director of the CFC at any site may on request, review the  referral to suggest best available alternative.
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REFERRAL PHONE
403-943-8623
REFERRAL FAX
403-943-8619
PHONE
403-943-8623
FAX
403-943-8619
REFERRAL GUIDELINES
+-
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
+-
Heart failure
Past Medical History
| Most recent
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Most recent
Cardiac Consultation/Internal Medicine Consultation/Discharge Summary
| Most recent
Blood Work: CBC, Electrolytes, BUN
| Within 1 month
Blood Work: OP NT-pro BNP, Inpatient NT-pro BNP required upon discharge
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram - Mandatory
| Most recent
Cardiac catheterization
| If available (most recent)
Cardiac MRI
| If available (most recent)
MUGA - Multiple-gated acquisition
| If available (most recent)
Myocardial perfusion stress imaging using Thallium 201
| If available (most recent)
  • progressive HF and/or decompensated HF
  • new diagnosis of HF, unstable, decompensated
  • new progression to NYHA IV, AHA/ACC stage D
  • post myocaridal infarction HF
  • post hospitalization or ER visit for HF
  • HF with severe valvular heart disease

+-
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
+-
Heart failure
Past Medical History
| Most recent
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Most recent
Cardiac Consultation/Internal Medicine Consultation/Discharge Summary
| Most recent
Blood Work: CBC, Electrolytes, BUN
| Within 1 month
Blood Work: OP NT-pro BNP, Inpatient NT-pro BNP required upon discharge
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram - Mandatory
| Most recent
Cardiac catheterization
| If available (most recent)
Cardiac MRI
| If available (most recent)
MUGA - Multiple-gated acquisition
| If available (most recent)
Myocardial perfusion stress imaging using Thallium 201
| If available (most recent)
  • new diagnosis of HF, stable, compensated
  • HF with mild to moderate or NYHA II/III symptoms
  • worsening HF with therapy
  • mild symptoms with valvular heart disease, renal disease or hypotension
  • chronic HF disease management NYHA II
  • NYHA FC I symptoms, structural heart disease without symptoms of HF (AHA/ACC stage B)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
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.
 
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
No show or late cancellation (<24hour) to the initial appointment will result in telephone followup to explain our discharge policy for no show appointments and rebooking of appointments. A total of three no shows or late cancellations (<24 hours) to an initial appointment will require a re-referral to the CFC.

Patients who miss three consecutive scheduled follow up CFC appointments, or 50% of their appointments within a year, without notification to the clinic and with no valid reason, will be assessed for discharge from the clinic.

Patients who are unable to attend scheduled appointments must notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
No show or late cancellation (<24hour) to the initial appointment will result in telephone followup to explain our discharge policy for no show appointments and rebooking of appointments. A total of three no shows or late cancellations (<24 hours) to an initial appointment will require a re-referral to the CFC.

Patients who miss three consecutive scheduled follow up CFC appointments, or 50% of their appointments within a year, without notification to the clinic and with no valid reason, will be assessed for discharge from the clinic.

Patients who are unable to attend scheduled appointments must notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
DIRECTIONS
Rockyview General Hospital is located at the intersection of 14 Street SW and 75 Avenue SW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility. 
Rockyview General Hospital is located at the intersection of 14 Street SW and 75 Avenue SW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility. 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Public parking available in Lot 1, and Lot 9. Accessible parking lots available near the Emergency entrance. 
Public parking available in Lot 1, and Lot 9. Accessible parking lots available near the Emergency entrance. 
ADDRESS
7007 14 Street SW
Calgary Alberta
T2V 1P9
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
   
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This service is already linked to the profile of Dr.
at Peter Lougheed Centre
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY PLC CARDIAC FUNCTION CL
CV Labs, East Wing, 4 floor 3500 26 Avenue NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 6J4
Phone: 403-943-5579 Fax: 403-668-2165
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Within 6 months

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Clinic is dedicated to the management of heart failure patients who have complex care needs.
The Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the support of Heart Failure (HF) patients who have complex care needs that require close monitoring and/or medication optimization .
Care offered includes ongoing physical assessment, management of medical and non-pharmacological treatments, and patient teaching regarding diet, lifestyle and medication management.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Clinically unstable patients should be directed to either call 911 or to present to the nearest Emergency Department. 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. On call service or emergent care is NOT provided by this clinic after hours.
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
For urgent referrals, the referring source must call the Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) and speak directly to the nurse clinician to secure appointment.
For urgent referrals, the referring source must call the Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) and speak directly to the nurse clinician to secure appointment.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
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. 

Referrals sent to the CFC must include the following components before a referral will be processed and assessed. Incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring source for completion.
  • Completed CFC Referral Form        
  • Accurate patient demographics including contact information is listed.
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. 

Referrals sent to the CFC must include the following components before a referral will be processed and assessed. Incomplete referrals will be returned to the referring source for completion.
  • Completed CFC Referral Form        
  • Accurate patient demographics including contact information is listed.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Patients must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
2. A primary cardiologist has been identified and they are agreeable to follow the patient in CFC
3. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
4. Require ongoing titration of medications or enhanced surveillance for
Patients must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
2. A primary cardiologist has been identified and they are agreeable to follow the patient in CFC
3. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
4. Require ongoing titration of medications or enhanced surveillance for either:
  • Optimization Track: Medication titration of evidence based HF medications only. (Following medication titration, patient will be immediately discharged from the CFC to the care of the primary cardiologist or the primary care giver).
  • Care Track: Ongoing management of HF care in clinic until meeting discharge criteria.
5. Be 18 years or older.
6. Patient/Agent is aware and agreeable to be seen and cared for in the CFC and be able to physically attend appointments on a regular basis.

For special cases outside of eligibility criteria, direct discussion between the accepting primary cardiologist and the medical director of the specific CFC should take place. Referral will be accepted if in agreement by both parties.

Exclusion Criteria/Ineligibilty:   
  • Does not have a confirmed diagnosis of HF
  • Referrals for a second opinion or advanced HF specialist assessemnt
  • Does not have symptoms of HF
  • Patient's primary cardiologist does not follow within the CFC
  • Does not have a primary cardiologist
  • Unable to physically attend the CFC on a regular basis
  • Not willing to adhere to Patient/Clinic roles
  • Patients followed by another program
  • Known history documented abuse of staff and for whom an accepted risk mitigation plan is not in place.
Patients who are not eligible for the CFC may be considered for referral to:
  • Cardiac Navigation
  • Referral to Alberta Healthy Living Program (Dietary Consult and/or Exercise)
  • Primary Cardiologist
  • Internist/GIM clinic 
  • Community paramedics
  • Access to AHS website myhealth.alberta and search heart failure for educational literature
  • Referral to Home Care Heart Failure Team (only within Calgary Zone city limits)
If requested by the referrer, the Medical Director of the CFC at any site may on request, review the  referral to suggest best available alternative.
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REFERRAL PHONE
403-943-5579
REFERRAL FAX
403-668-2165
PHONE
403-943-5579
FAX
403-668-2165
LINKED SPECIALISTS

REFERRAL GUIDELINES
+-
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
+-
Heart failure
Past Medical History
| Most recent
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Most recent
Cardiac Consultation/Internal Medicine Consultation/Discharge Summary
| Most recent
Blood Work: CBC, Electrolytes, BUN
| Within 1 month
Blood Work: OP NT-pro BNP, Inpatient NT-pro BNP required upon discharge
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram - Mandatory
| Most recent
Cardiac catheterization
| If available (most recent)
Cardiac MRI
| If available (most recent)
MUGA - Multiple-gated acquisition
| If available (most recent)
Myocardial perfusion stress imaging using Thallium 201
| If available (most recent)
  • progressive HF and/or decompensated HF
  • new diagnosis of HF, unstable, decompensated
  • new progression to NYHA IV, AHA/ACC stage D
  • post myocaridal infarction HF
  • post hospitalization or ER visit for HF
  • HF with severe valvular heart disease

+-
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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Heart failure
Past Medical History
| Most recent
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Most recent
Cardiac Consultation/Internal Medicine Consultation/Discharge Summary
| Most recent
Blood Work: CBC, Electrolytes, BUN
| Within 1 month
Blood Work: OP NT-pro BNP, Inpatient NT-pro BNP required upon discharge
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram - Mandatory
| Most recent
Cardiac catheterization
| If available (most recent)
Cardiac MRI
| If available (most recent)
MUGA - Multiple-gated acquisition
| If available (most recent)
Myocardial perfusion stress imaging using Thallium 201
| If available (most recent)
  • new diagnosis of HF, stable, compensated
  • HF with mild to moderate or NYHA II/III symptoms
  • worsening HF with therapy
  • mild symptoms with valvular heart disease, renal disease or hypotension
  • chronic HF disease management NYHA II
  • NYHA FC I symptoms, structural heart disease without symptoms of HF (AHA/ACC stage B)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
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.
 
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
No show or late cancellation (<24hour) to the initial appointment will result in telephone followup to explain our discharge policy for no show appointments and rebooking of appointments. A total of three no shows or late cancellations (<24 hours) to an initial appointment will require a re-referral to the CFC.

Patients who miss three consecutive scheduled follow up CFC appointments, or 50% of their appointments within a year, without notification to the clinic and with no valid reason, will be assessed for discharge from the clinic.

Patients who are unable to attend scheduled appointments must notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.


No show or late cancellation (<24hour) to the initial appointment will result in telephone followup to explain our discharge policy for no show appointments and rebooking of appointments. A total of three no shows or late cancellations (<24 hours) to an initial appointment will require a re-referral to the CFC.

Patients who miss three consecutive scheduled follow up CFC appointments, or 50% of their appointments within a year, without notification to the clinic and with no valid reason, will be assessed for discharge from the clinic.

Patients who are unable to attend scheduled appointments must notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.


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.



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.
ADDRESS
CV Labs, East Wing, 4 floor
3500 26 Avenue NE
Calgary Alberta
T1Y 6J4
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
   
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

On major bus route an lifts on site.

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