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A referral from a cardiologist is required.
Tel: 902-473-8597
Fax: 902-473-8598
Located on the 2nd Floor at the Summer St. Entrance (1796 Summer St.), Room 2280
The Cardiac Transplant Clinic/Advanced Heart Failure Clinic offers specific care for patients with advanced heart failure in the Atlantic provinces.
This clinic is for pre/post cardiac transplant patients and those requiring mechanical circulatory support by a designated team of heart failure specialists.
The Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Service consist of inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient services consist of a ward service with virtual beds, and a consulting service available to provide assessment and therapeutic recommendations on patients admitted to general cardiology or cardiac surgery. The transplant cardiologist will decide who are appropriate patients for admission to the inpatient service.
Contact:
Tel: 902-473-8597
Fax: 902-473-8598
Patient Education Resources
Heart Transplant
This guide will help you and your loved ones during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant, getting ready once a heart becomes available, and what to expect after surgery.
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Heart Healthy Eating Guide
This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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New Health Information System
Nova Scotia Health's new One Person One Record system has rolled out at facilities in the Halifax Regional and West Hants municipalities, and some provincial Mental Health and Addictions Program services.
During this time of transition to a better patient-record system, our teams will keep working to get you the care you need.
You may notice staff in purple vests helping our care teams use the new system.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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