What to Expect | Before Your Appointment
Patients booked for urgent consultations (managed through our RACC clinic) will receive a call and/or letter with your appointment information. In some cases, tests may be booked prior to your appointment to provide the doctor with more information.
- Please print and fill out the patient clinic questionnaire (PDF). A completed form is required - please bring the completed form with you to your appointment.
- Write down your symptoms, including recent changes, and any questions or concerns you would like to discuss.
If you have any questions before your appointment, please call (403) 571-8641.If you are unable to attend your appointment, please call us 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule. No shows will be charged a cancellation fee.
What to Bring | Day of Appointment
✔ Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.
✔ Bring your Alberta Health Care card and a piece of government-issued photo identification.
✔ Bring a list of your current medications including any vitamins, herbal remedies, supplements, and over-the-counter drugs. The list should include the name of the medication, the dose (amount taken) and how often you take each medication.
✔ Please avoid any lotions, creams or perfumes on your chest area the day of your appointment.
✔ If you require a translator, please bring one with you to your appointment.
✔ Wear a comfortable top that is easy to remove as you may be asked to change into an exam gown during your appointment to have an electrocardiogram (ECG) performed.
✔ Bring something to take notes during your appointment (e.g., instructions for any diagnostic tests you may be booked for, and any medication changes/new medications prescribed).
Referrer Information | Cardiology Consultations
Referrals for cardiology consultation will be reviewed to determine if they meet the criteria for urgent consultation. Patients who do not meet the criteria will be triaged to the next available appointment.
To refer to a specific cardiologist, please fax referral form directly to their office (see MD directory for clinic contact information). Wait times vary by office.
