Cardiac Services
Heart Function Clinic
Trillium Health
Centre - West Toronto
The Heart Function Clinic provides
care and education to patients with congestive heart failure
in an outpatient clinic setting, preventing admission and
readmission to hospital. The program consists of an infusion
program, follow-up program, check-up program, and a comprehensive
education program.
Infusion Program
Patients receive six -hour Inotrope
infusions once a week for six weeks. Inotropes administer
either Milrinone, Dobutamine, or a combination of the two.
A multi-disciplinary team delivers education on diet, medication,
activity and stress management.
Follow-up Program
After completing their infusion program,
patients are seen in the Follow-up Program for five weeks.
Cardiac assessment is conducted and a report is sent to the
family physician and cardiologist.
Check-up Program
Patient visits include ECG, lab work,
a cardiac assessment, and the administration of an IV diuretic,
if required. Visits are scheduled weekly as necessary.
Education Program
Patients receive one-to-one teaching
in one hour sessions once a week for five weeks. A multidisciplinary
health care team delivers education on diet, medications,
activity, and stress management.
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