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Programs & Services


Heart Function Clinic

The Heart Function Clinic (HFC) 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.

The Heart Function Clinic specializes in providing the most complete and suitable evidence-based care for patients diagnosed with heart failure. A team of specialists in the management of heart failure will provide:

  • Ongoing physical assessment
  • Management of medical and non-pharmacological treatments
  • Patient education for self-management of chronic heart failure including action plan, medications, nutrition and lifestyle
  • Complete medical evaluation of your heart condition
  • Optimial management of heart medications
  • Advice about diet, lifestyle, self-monitoring and self-management related to your heart condition
  • Laboratory and diagnostic evaluation related to your heart condition
  • On-going support through follow-up visits and telephone monitoring
  • On-going education and connections to community resoures

Each location may provide some or all of these services. Please contact the relevant locaiton to see what services are offered.

Contact Details

Chinook Regional Hospital

Address
960 19 Street S
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 1W5
Telephone
403-388-6580
Fax
403-327-9558
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

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

Access
Service Providers May Include
cardiologists, doctors, registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners, social workers
Eligibility
  1. A diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) either through a consultant's note or through a discharge summary from hospital.
  2. A documented measure of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
  3. Diagnosis of heart failure, one or more symptom of heart failure, be 18 years of age
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking based on urgency.

Service Languages
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Service Locations
Also Known As
Other
Cardiac Function Clinic