Cardiac Function Clinic
[Pages:2]The ABCs of Your Role...
Appointments:
? Come as scheduled or call to change if necessary.
? If you need to cancel, please let us know early so that we can accommodate other patients waiting to see us.
Bring:
? All your medications ? Medication lists ? A list of all the doctors/health care
professionals involved in your care ? Home weight recordings ? Home blood pressure recordings
Concerns:
? Let us know as soon as possible if you are having problems at home.
? Call us if you are experiencing: ? More shortness of breath ? Weight gain of 2.5 kg (or 5 lbs) within one week ? Chest pain ? Dizziness ? Falls
How to Contact Us
Tel: 604-875-5264 Fax: 604-875-5806
Education Nurse: 604-875-4111 ext. 67385 604-875-4111 ext. 20586
Pharmacist: 604-875-4111 ext. 21262
Nurse Practitioner: 604-875-4111 ext. 67705 604-875-4111 ext. 20142
Address: Gordon and Leslie Diamond Healthcare Centre Level 9, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
Useful Websites
heartandstroke.ca ccs.ca cardiacbc.ca heartlife.ca
For more copies, go online at vch.eduhealth.ca or email phem@vch.ca and quote Catalogue No. ED.455.C37
? Vancouver Coastal Health, May 2023
The information in this document is intended solely for the person to whom it was given by the health care team. vch.ca
VCH Cardiac Function Clinic
The Clinic
Welcome to the Cardiac Function Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital. This clinic has been created to enhance the care of patients diagnosed with heart failure.
You have been referred here for shortterm consultation and management of your heart failure.
Research has shown that patients who are cared for by a team of professionals who specialize in heart failure, have better outcomes. This means living longer and feeling better.
Together we will work to optimize your heart medications and suggest other treatments, as necessary. Then you will return back to the care of your family doctor and/or specialist for ongoing heart failure management.
If you do not have a family doctor, internist or cardiologist you should begin to find one now. On average patients are followed in the clinic for 6?9 months.
Goals of the clinic:
? Making the most of medication we prescribe for you and your condition
? Self-management skills for your
? Lifestyle coaching to improve diet, exercise, and healthy choices
The Team
You: You are at the center of the team. Although many health professionals will be working with you ? it is your commitment to improving your health that is of utmost importance on a daily basis.
Cardiologist: A cardiologist with specialized education and training in dealing with heart failure will provide the initial consultation and help to develop an individualized care plan. The cardiologist will review your progress at 3 months, at the end of treatment and in the event that your condition changes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP): NPs are advanced practice nurses whose scope of practice allows for diagnosing, prescribing medications, ordering tests and referring to others as necessary. An NP will see you regularly to assess your progress, adjust medications and order appropriate tests.
Pharmacist: will meet with you over the course of the program and provide consultation regarding your medications and side effect management. The pharmacist is also available by telephone.
Education Nurse: will meet with you over the course of the program to provide written and verbal information on heart failure, lifestyle management, and medication side-effect management. The education nurse is also available by telephone should you have concerns at home.
Booking Clerk/Secretary: will manage the booking of your appointments and any changes in your schedule. They will direct your calls or enquiries to the right team member for prompt attention.
Allied Health Specialists: may be called upon to help in your care. These individuals include: Dietitians, Social Workers.
Cardiac Rehab: This is a complementary clinic that is strongly advised for heart failure patients. It has a strong group exercise component designed for those experiencing cardiac difficulties.
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