Cardiovascular Risk Factor Clinic

This program is for people with a history of:

Patients Receive:

A comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Assessment by our team.
One on one counseling with a Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) for information on Cardiovascular Risk Factors:
Medications
Exercise Guidelines and Prescriptions
Motivational Interviewing Regarding Goal Setting and Developing Personal Action Plans for Lifestyle Change
Assessment and Screening for Enrollment in an individualized Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Group Education Sessions are offered monthly, intended for those recently discharged from hospital with a Cardiovascular Diagnosis (see Early Cardiovascular Health Education Program).
One on one or group education with a Registered Dietitian, and ongoing follow-up as needed to promote and support healthful eating.

What Will Happen at the Clinic?

The risk factor clinic is part of the Chronic Disease Management Program at South Shore Health.
This program is for people with a history of:

Staff at this clinic will help you and your family:

Find out about what increases your risk of heart disease
Set health goals and make a personal action plan to improve your health
Learn about medications, exercise
Learn about resources and services available within South Shore Health and the community.
Education:

One on one or group education with a Registered Dietitian, and ongoing follow-up as needed to promote and support healthful eating.

Early Cardiovascular Health Education Program:

Group Education Sessions are offered monthly, intended for those recently discharged from hospital with a Cardiovascular Diagnosis.

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

A physician or nurse practitioner's referral is required (sent by fax to 902-543-8895) and you must be a patient with a history of:

angina pectoris
acute coronary syndrome (heart attacks or unstable angina)
percutaneous coronary intervention (stenting)
coronary bypass surgery, valve replacement or cardiac transplant
peripheral arterial disease
cerebrovascular accident (brain attack) or transient ischemic attacks (mini stroke)
chronic heart failure and/or cardiomyopathy
Or at least three major cardiovascular risk factors (based on the 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines) (smoking, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, family history of coronary artery disease in relatives under age 60).

tel: 902-543-4604 x 2222 for more information
fax: 902-543-8895

A physician or nurse practitioner's referral is required (sent by fax to 902-543-8895) and you must be a patient with a history of:

angina pectoris
acute coronary syndrome (heart attacks or unstable angina)
percutaneous coronary intervention (stenting)
coronary bypass surgery, valve replacement or cardiac transplant
peripheral arterial disease
cerebrovascular accident (brain attack) or transient ischemic attacks (mini stroke)
chronic heart failure and/or cardiomyopathy
Or at least three major cardiovascular risk factors (based on the 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines) (smoking, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, family history of coronary artery disease in relatives under age 60).

tel: 902-543-4604 x 2222 for more information
fax: 902-543-8895