Heart Function Clinic

Location

Ward 5C/D, Providence Building, St. Paul’s Hospital

If you need help locating us, please ask one of our hospital volunteers to direct you.

About this clinic

People are referred to the Heart Function Clinic because they've been diagnosed with heart failure. The clinic aims to help you live well with this condition.

Heart failure is when the heart does not pump as well as it should. It can’t keep up with the demands of your body to supply oxygen and nutrients. It’s caused by many things, but most commonly caused by high blood pressure or a heart attack.

If you are referred to the Heart Function Clinic, we work with you for about one year. During this time, we will:

• See you in the Clinic 3-7 times, depending on how stable you are
• Your visits may be in person, or by phone
• Do various heart tests
• Make sure you are on the right medications for you
• Teach you how to manage your heart failure better at home
• Work with your family doctor on your condition
• Continue to check on you until things are working well for you

Advances in treatments for heart disease are all thanks to medical research. While participating in research is a decision you should make in consultation with your care team, there is much activity in this field. Please ask us about our research programs if you’re interested.

By taking part in research, you can help us all learn more about heart disease. You can also help us find better ways to help people like you live and thrive. Even if you don't benefit directly, your participation can help care for future patients.

The following clinical trials are currently enrolling volunteers. Please ask your care team for more information. You can also contact the research team listed on each study or trial. For other information about research at Providence Health Care, please visit Providence Research.