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Nowell Mark Fine
SPECIALTIES AND AREAS OF INTERESTS
Cardiology
Amyloidosis
Fabry
General Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Amyloidosis
Fabry
SITES PROCEDURES PERFORMED AT
Foothills Medical Centre
South Health Campus
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 403-956-3748
Fax: 403-956-1482

NOTES
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5 floor, Clinic 5A 4448 Front Street SE, Calgary Alberta, T3M 1M4
Phone: 403-956-2666 Fax: 403-956-2695
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Within 1 month

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Services provided to patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry's disease.
This clinic provides ongoing assessment, care, treatment, and monitoring of patients who have been diagnosed with Fabry's disease with known or suspected cardiac involvement.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
Please call 403-956-2666.
Please call 403-956-2666.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Please fax referral to 403-956-2695.
Please fax referral to 403-956-2695.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry's disease
patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry's disease
REFERRAL PHONE
403-956-2666
REFERRAL FAX
403-956-2695
PHONE
403-956-2666
FAX
403-956-2695
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
+-
Fabry's disease
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Within 1 month
Past medical history
| Within 1 month
Echocardiogram
| Within 12 months
Laboratory Results
| Most recent
MRI
| Within 12 months
Fabry's disease with known cardiac involvement.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
Pediatric patients with suspected Fabry's disease should be referred to Genetics at  the Alberta Children's Hospital.
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
Currently in development.
Currently in development.
DIRECTIONS
The Fabry's Cardiomyopathy Clinic at SHC is located on level 5, module 5A.
South Health Campus information
The Fabry's Cardiomyopathy Clinic at SHC is located on level 5, module 5A.
South Health Campus information
PARKING MAP
ADDRESS
5 floor, Clinic 5A
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary Alberta
T3M 1M4
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 facility is wheelchair accessible.

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 Foothills Medical Centre
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY FMC CARDIAC FUNCTION CL
Area 6a Health Sciences Centre 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary Alberta, T2N 2T9
Phone: 403-944-5900 Fax: 403-283-7061
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*  - NOTE: As of October 25, 2022 estimated wait times are approximately 4 weeks.  Please contant the CFC clinic directly for updated referral waittimes as these are subject to change.

*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*  - NOTE: As of October 25, 2022 estimated wait times are approximately 4 weeks.  Please contant the CFC clinic directly for updated referral waittimes as these are subject to change.

*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 - NOTE: As of October 25, 2022 estimated wait times are approximately 12 weeks.  Please contant the CFC clinic directly for updated referral waittimes as these are subject to change.

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 ‘Outgoing’ referral class on the Ambulatory Referral Order 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.
ROUTINE: Target < 6 weeks - NOTE: As of October 25, 2022 estimated wait times are approximately 12 weeks.  Please contant the CFC clinic directly for updated referral waittimes as these are subject to change.

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 ‘Outgoing’ referral class on the Ambulatory Referral Order in Connect Care.
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
403-944-5900
REFERRAL FAX
403-283-7061
PHONE
403-944-5900
FAX
403-283-7061
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
+-
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
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.
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
Located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility.
Located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
The new Central Parking is now open to patients, families and visitors. Public parking is available on the Skyline (second level at grade) and Mountain levels (third level) with an additional level opening in the coming months.
Most public parking at Foothills Medical Centre will be in the new Central Parking, but there are two other public parking lots for your convenience: West Parking (Lot 10) and North Parking (Lot 6)
The new Central Parking is now open to patients, families and visitors. Public parking is available on the Skyline (second level at grade) and Mountain levels (third level) with an additional level opening in the coming months.
Most public parking at Foothills Medical Centre will be in the new Central Parking, but there are two other public parking lots for your convenience: West Parking (Lot 10) and North Parking (Lot 6)
ADDRESS
Area 6a Health Sciences Centre
1403 29 Street NW
Calgary Alberta
T2N 2T9
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


Description:
Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Phones are answered from 8:00 AM-3:30PM Monday to Friday

Closed from 12:00PM-1:00PM for lunch
   
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This service is already linked to the profile of Dr.
at South Health Campus
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY SHC Cardiac Amyloidosis CL
5th Floor, Clinic 5A Cardiology 4448 Front Street SE, Calgary Alberta, T3M 1M4
Phone: 403-956-2673 Fax: 403-956-2695
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Within 3 months

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic provides specialized and comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients by cardiologists and nurse clinicians. Patient care is coordinated with other medical clinics and specialists who care for amyloidosis patients in the region, including access to new ATTR disease-modifying therapies.
The Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic provides the following services to patients with known or suspected cardiac amyloidosis:
  • assessment
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • follow-up care
  • patient education
  • coordinated care with other medical clinics and specialists who care for amyloidosis patients
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1.  
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1.  
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
Urgent referrals can be sent by completing the referral form and the clinician sending the urgent referral should call the clinic to notify staff of the urgent nature of the referral. Telephone: 403-956-2673.
Urgent referrals can be sent by completing the referral form and the clinician sending the urgent referral should call the clinic to notify staff of the urgent nature of the referral. Telephone: 403-956-2673.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Routine Referrals can be sent by fax to the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic.
The AHS Generic Referral form should be used when sending referrals.

Referrals are received by administrative staff, are reviewed for completeness and triaged by a cardiologist.
Routine Referrals can be sent by fax to the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic.
The AHS Generic Referral form should be used when sending referrals.

Referrals are received by administrative staff, are reviewed for completeness and triaged by a cardiologist.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic accepts referrals for patients with known or suspected cardiac amyloidosis of all subtypes (including AL amyloidosis with suspected or confirmed cardiac involvement).
The Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic accepts referrals for patients with known or suspected cardiac amyloidosis of all subtypes (including AL amyloidosis with suspected or confirmed cardiac involvement).
REFERRAL PHONE
403-956-2673
REFERRAL FAX
403-956-2695
PHONE
403-956-2673
FAX
403-956-2695
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
+-
Cardiac amyloidosis
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Within 1 month
Chest X-ray
| Within 1 month
ECG
| Within 1 month
Echocardiogram
| Within 1 month
NTproBNP; CBC, lytes, urea, creatinine/eGFR, tsh, lipid panel, trop, alt, A1C
| Current
Referral form
| Current
Troponin (I or T)
| Current
Advanced heart failure with high suspicion for cardiac amyloidosis

+-
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
+-
Cardiac amyloidosis
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Within 1 month
Chest X-ray
| Within 6 months
ECG
| Within 6 months
Echocardiogram
| Within 6 months
NTproBNP; CBC, lytes, urea, creatinine/eGFR, tsh, lipid panel, trop, alt, A1C
| Current
Referral letter
| Current
Troponin (I or T)
| Current
  • Known or suspected cardiac amyloidosis of all subtypes
  • Any additional testing required will be arranged by the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
Planning for your visit

What to bring to your appointment
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled clinic time and bring all of the following with you:
    • Alberta Health Card (or Provincial Health Card)
    • Current medication list
    • Photo ID
  • What to expect
    • The clinic provides specialized and comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients, delivered by cardiologists and nurse clinicians. This includes coordinated care with other medical clinics and specialists who care for amyloidosis patients in the region and providing access to new ATTR disease-modifying therapies.
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Virtual visits may be considered where an in-person visits are not possible or are logistically challenging.
Virtual visits may be considered where an in-person visits are not possible or are logistically challenging.
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 30 calendar days.
 
Communication of initial appointment outcomes to referral
source will occur within 14 calendar days.
 
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
Patients should contact the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic directly to reschedule or cancel appointments 403-956-2673. 
Patients should contact the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic directly to reschedule or cancel appointments 403-956-2673. 
DIRECTIONS
Clinic Directions: Once parked and inside the South Health Hospital, take T1 outpatient elevators to the 5th floor. Proceed to 5A Cardiology Clinic Area to check-in for appointment.

South Health Campus (SHC) is located in the southeast of Calgary. Take Deerfoot Trail to the Cranston Ave/Seton Blvd exit and head one block east on Seton Boulevard. South Health Campus will be on your right.

For regular clinic visits, travel clockwise around the building to access underground parking and the main entrance. There is access to the Emergency Department entrance off of Seton Boulevard.

Transit:
Current bus service to South Health Campus (SHC) include:
- Route 468 travels through Cranston, Seton, Auburn Bay and Mahogany. This bus drops off at the west stop on Seton Boulevard to the north of the campus.
Clinic Directions: Once parked and inside the South Health Hospital, take T1 outpatient elevators to the 5th floor. Proceed to 5A Cardiology Clinic Area to check-in for appointment.

South Health Campus (SHC) is located in the southeast of Calgary. Take Deerfoot Trail to the Cranston Ave/Seton Blvd exit and head one block east on Seton Boulevard. South Health Campus will be on your right.

For regular clinic visits, travel clockwise around the building to access underground parking and the main entrance. There is access to the Emergency Department entrance off of Seton Boulevard.

Transit:
Current bus service to South Health Campus (SHC) include:
- Route 468 travels through Cranston, Seton, Auburn Bay and Mahogany. This bus drops off at the west stop on Seton Boulevard to the north of the campus.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Public parking is located in the underground parking Lot 1 on Level P1. You can get to that lot from the parkade entrances B (Forest) and C (Mountain). As well, Emergency Parking Lot 3 is available for public needing to access the Emergency Department.

On the south side of SHC is free parking for two hours on Front Street, by the main entrance.
Public parking is located in the underground parking Lot 1 on Level P1. You can get to that lot from the parkade entrances B (Forest) and C (Mountain). As well, Emergency Parking Lot 3 is available for public needing to access the Emergency Department.

On the south side of SHC is free parking for two hours on Front Street, by the main entrance.
ADDRESS
5th Floor, Clinic 5A Cardiology
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.

WEBSITE
https://libin.ucalgary.ca/

This service is already linked to the profile of Dr.
at South Health Campus
Connect Care Specialty: Cardiology
Connect Care Department: CGY SHC CARDIOLOGY CL
Cardiology Clinic 5th floor 4448 Front Street SE, Calgary Alberta, T3M 1M4
Phone: 403-956-2660
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Not Available

Not accepting referrals at this service
Please see service details for referral information
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for people with cardiac (heart) issues.
This service provides comprehensive diagnostic, assessment, treatment and follow-up services within cardiology subspecialties.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1. 
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1. 
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
Please indicate 'urgent' on referral and call to discuss.
Please indicate 'urgent' on referral and call to discuss.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Fax General Cardiology referrals directly to the preferred Cardiologist. Refer to that Cardiologist's ARD profile (click on the respective hyperlink on the right of this profile) for the fax number listed within the "Notes" section. 

Referrals to a specific Cardiac subspecialty clinic should be faxed directly to that clinic.  Refer to that Service's/Clinic's ARD profile for the contact information.


Fax General Cardiology referrals directly to the preferred Cardiologist. Refer to that Cardiologist's ARD profile (click on the respective hyperlink on the right of this profile) for the fax number listed within the "Notes" section. 

Referrals to a specific Cardiac subspecialty clinic should be faxed directly to that clinic.  Refer to that Service's/Clinic's ARD profile for the contact information.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS


PHONE
403-956-2660
REFERRAL GUIDELINES
+-
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
+-
Cardiology
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
| Within 1 month
Past medical history
| Within 1 month
If available please bring relevant lab results and cardiac diagnostics results
| Current
Please indicate Cardiac history and current issues/concerns
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
Contact the clinic as soon as possible when needing to re-schedule an appointment. 
Contact the clinic as soon as possible when needing to re-schedule an appointment. 
DIRECTIONS
South Health Campus (SHC) is located in the southeast of Calgary. Take Deerfoot Trail to the Cranston Ave/Seton Blvd exit and head one block east on Seton Boulevard. South Health Campus will be on your right.

For regular clinic visits, travel clockwise around the building to access underground parking and the main entrance. There is access to the Emergency Department entrance off of Seton Boulevard.

Transit:
Current bus service to South Health Campus (SHC) include:
- Route 468 travels through Cranston, Seton, Auburn Bay and Mahogany. This bus drops off at the west stop on Seton Boulevard to the north of the campus.
South Health Campus (SHC) is located in the southeast of Calgary. Take Deerfoot Trail to the Cranston Ave/Seton Blvd exit and head one block east on Seton Boulevard. South Health Campus will be on your right.

For regular clinic visits, travel clockwise around the building to access underground parking and the main entrance. There is access to the Emergency Department entrance off of Seton Boulevard.

Transit:
Current bus service to South Health Campus (SHC) include:
- Route 468 travels through Cranston, Seton, Auburn Bay and Mahogany. This bus drops off at the west stop on Seton Boulevard to the north of the campus.
ADDRESS
Cardiology Clinic 5th floor
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 Calgary Zone and Area
Confidential Address
Amyloidosis Program of Calgary
Estimated Routine Appt Wait Time: Varies by Clinic

Accepting referrals at this service
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
This service is a multidisciplinary group of clinicians from a variety of subspecialties who provide comprehensive care for patients with known or suspected amyloidosis of all subtypes. Patient care is coordinated amongst various specialty clinics within the region.
The following services are provided by numerous specialized clinics:
  • assessment
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • follow-up care
  • patient education
  • coordinated care with other medical clinics and specialists who care for amyloidosis patients
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1.  If an emergency consult is required, providers can call RAAPID NORTH (patients north of Red Deer) at 1-800-282-9911 or 780-735-0811 or RAAPID SOUTH (patients in and south of Red Deer) at 1-800-661-1700 or 403-944-4486
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1.  If an emergency consult is required, providers can call RAAPID NORTH (patients north of Red Deer) at 1-800-282-9911 or 780-735-0811 or RAAPID SOUTH (patients in and south of Red Deer) at 1-800-661-1700 or 403-944-4486
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the clinic specific profiles to review the eligibility criteria.
Refer to the clinic specific profiles to review the eligibility criteria.
REFERRAL FORM
The referral form to be used may vary from clinic to clinic. The specific referral form is listed within the respective ARD service profiles for each clinic.
The referral form to be used may vary from clinic to clinic. The specific referral form is listed within the respective ARD service profiles for each clinic.
REFERRAL GUIDELINES
+-
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
+-
Amyloidosis
Will vary by clinic
| Current
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
The Amyloidosis Program of Calgary consists of various clinics within the city. Collectively, these clinics provide care for amyloidosis patients, collaborating to serve this patient population within the city/region. Each clinic listed within the APC ARD service profile will have specific referral details already listed within the existing ARD profile for that clinic.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
Guidelines for missed appointment are listed within each clinic’s respective ARD profile listing.
Guidelines for missed appointment are listed within each clinic’s respective ARD profile listing.
DIRECTIONS
Specific informaton is listed within the respective clinic’s ARD profile listing.
Specific informaton is listed within the respective clinic’s ARD profile listing.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Specific informaton is listed within the respective clinic’s ARD profile listing.
Specific informaton is listed within the respective clinic’s ARD profile listing.
PARKING MAP
Specific informaton is listed within the respective clinic’s ARD profile listing.
Specific informaton is listed within the respective clinic’s ARD profile listing.
ADDRESS
Confidential Address
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
   

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