Service updates for appointments at WCH
- If you have an upcoming in person appointment at Women’s College Hospital and you have a fever, cough, or new onset of shortness of breath, tested positive for COVID-19, or been instructed to self-isolate by Public Health please do not come to the hospital, call the clinic directly for more information. If you have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days and are fully vaccinated and have not been advised to isolate, you are welcome to come to the hospital for your scheduled appointment.
- The hospital is open only to patients with appointments, please see our care partner & visitor restrictions information.
- Your appointment may be changed to a virtual visit using the telephone or over video. Learn how to set-up a video visit.
- You will receive a call from us with any changes to your appointment.
- Masks are required to be worn at all times on WCH property. This includes, but is not limited to, parking areas, elevators and while waiting to be screened.
The Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Clinic is an innovative, transition clinic that provides an optimal, guideline-based, individualized care for patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
We provide:
- Timely access from the ED or Primary Care Provider to the first clinic visit
- Education about AFIB and its management, tailored to the needs of the patient
- Facilitation of access to necessary cardiac investigations
- Comprehensive management of AFib as well as other comorbidities that impact AFib
- Timely access to cardiology, electrophysiology or specialty care if required
- Seamless transition to the community care provider via clear, one-page guideline-based care plans within 24-48h of the visit
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Our Team
The AFib team includes an interdisciplinary care team led by a Nurse Practitioner and Pharmacist, supported by a physician and fostered by partnerships to specialty care.
Available support
Laboratory investigations
- Non-invasive cardiac testing: Stress test, Echo, Nuclear Cardiac Testing, Holter Monitor, PMIBI
- Pulmonary Function Tests and Respirology consultation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Referral Criteria
Referral Inclusion
- Patient must be medically stable
- Patients must be able to come for outpatient follow up.
Referral Exclusions
- Patient is medically unstable
- Patient has congenital heart disease
Please complete our referral form (see below) and fax to: 416-323-6212.
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Patient Resources
- Your Complete Guide to Atrial Fibrillation (.pdf)
- Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) (.pdf)
- What do I do if I think I am having an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) episode? (.pdf)
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Treatment Options (.pdf)
- Atrial Fibrillation - How to Decrease Your Risk of Stroke (.pdf)
- Atrial Fibrillation - What you need to know about cardioversion (.pdf)
- Catheter Ablation for Patients (.pdf)
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Physician Resources
- AFIB RENO
- Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines - updated 2020
- Atrial Fibrillation e-Guidelines
- Thrombosis Canada Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart and Rhythm Society Journal
- Canadian Heart Rhythm Society Position Statement Regarding Procedure Prioritization During the COVID -19 Pandemic
- Atrial Fibrillation Pocket Guide Canadian Cardiovascular Society
Please fax your referral to the Atrial Fibrillation Clinic at 416-323-6212
Patient Referral
Patient Referral (.pdf) - FOR NPS AND PHYSICIANS ONLY -
