Cardiac Transplant & Advanced Heart Failure Clinic

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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

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Halifax Infirmary

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

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1796 Summer St
Halifax, Nova Scotia

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

Patient Education Resources

My Heart Failure Passport

December 4, 2023

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This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.

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Heart Transplant

November 1, 2024

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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

May 1, 2023

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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 and Arabic.

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