Edmonton Transcatheter Heart Valve Referral Program

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Service provided to patients who require replacement of cardiac valves via transcatheter techniques.

This service offers the following procedures:

  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement


Key Provider: cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists
Eligibility
Yes, Valvular heart disease amenable to transcatheter treatment
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: Yes,
  • valvular heart disease amenable to transcatheter treatment
  • medication List (dose, frequency, route)

  • past medical history

  • echocardiogram results

  • angiogram results

  • CT-A: chest/abdo/pelvis (TAVI protocol)

  • referral form by request (draft status)



Waiting Period: Yes,

Confirmation of referral receipt to referral source will occur within 7 calendar days.

Communication of appointment details to patient and referral source will occur within 14 calendar days.

Communication of initial appointment outcomes to referral source will occur within 30 calendar days.

Wait time for TAVI procedure is approximately 1-9 months depending on severity of symptoms and disease.


Telephone
780-407-8672
Fax
780-407-7834
Web Site
http://www.albertaheart.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required
  • valvular heart disease amenable to transcatheter treatment
  • medication List (dose, frequency, route)

  • past medical history

  • echocardiogram results

  • angiogram results

  • CT-A: chest/abdo/pelvis (TAVI protocol)

  • referral form by request (draft status)
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators, and washrooms
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 30, 2024
Address
11220 83 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7

This facility provides healthcare services for people with heart problems. There is no emergency department at this location.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Tue
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Wed
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Thu
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Fri
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM