Cardiology
Wait times
Triage category | Standard wait time | Average wait time* |
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Cardiology |
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Urgent | 7 days | 88.1 days |
Semi-Urgent | 28 days | 99.5 days |
Non-Urgent | 42 days | 183.9 days |
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Electrophysiology Clinic |
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Urgent | 3 days | 38.0 days |
Semi-Urgent | 28 days | 78.6 days |
Non-Urgent | 91 days | 180.0 days |
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Cardiac Rehab |
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Non-Urgent | 30 days | 73.4 days |
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#N/A - shown if less than six encounters
* Includes data up to September 30, 2023
Triage criteria and referral process for physicians
General Cardiology |
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Emergent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process
1) PHONE 902-473-2220 "Triage Cardiologist" |
Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process
1) PHONE 902-473-2220 "Triage Cardiologist" |
Semi-Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process
1) FAX referral - attach EKG and recent blood work or other relevant tests |
Non-Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process
1) FAX referral - attach EKG and recent blood work or other relevant tests |
Arrhythmia / Electrophysiology Clinic**In most cases, these patients will be under specialist care. Electrophysiology referrals should come from an internist or general cardiologist. |
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Emergent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process |
Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process |
Semi-Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process |
Non-Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process |
Cardiac Rehab Program |
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Non-Urgent | Criteria (not all inclusive)
Process Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Health in Motion |
Contact information and forms |
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Fax | 902-425-3768 (general fax number – see link below for cardiologist of choice) |
Cardiologists | View list of physicians |
Forms |
* Can complete electronically, print and fax to applicable number |