- Description
- Provides transplants for people who have heart failure and meet the program's eligibility criteria.
Provides transplants for people who have end stage lung only or heart-lung organ failure, and who meet the program's eligibility criteria. The Transplant Program provides assessment for patients with end stage organ failure, which includes but is not limited to:
- medical, surgical and psychosocial assessment
- diagnostic investigations
- consultation with specialists
If a patient is deemed suitable for organ transplant, the Transplant Program will:
- list the candidate for organ transplant
- monitor the candidate alongside the primary care physician while listed for transplant
- provide transplant education and support the candidate through the transplant experience
If a patient receives an organ transplant they will be followed by a Transplant Program lifelong.
Key Provider: surgery specialists - Eligibility
- Yes, Patients are assessed by the heart transplant team using tests and interviews to see if they’re good candidates for surgery. Clients are considered for a heart transplant if it’s likely the surgery will help the person live longer and have a better quality of life.
Clients are assessed for:
- how urgent their need is
- health and medical history
- medical test results
- be able to follow a complex medical treatment plan
- be emotionally stable
- have social support
- have realistic attitudes about their illness and the transplant surgery
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Once assessed and accepted for transplant, the waiting period for transplant varies dependent on donor availability and recipient match.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-3796
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators, and washrooms
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 13, 2024
- Address
- 11220 83 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides healthcare services for people with heart problems. There is no emergency department at this location.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:15 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:15 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:15 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:15 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Closed on statutory holidays.
