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Leaders in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation since 2007,
our clinicians assist you in assessing your heart attack and stroke risk.
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Leaders in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation since 2007, our clinicians assist you in assessing your heart attack and stroke risk.
NO DOCTOR’S REFERRAL REQUIRED!
Ignorance is not bliss. What you don’t know WILL hurt you. Neglect is responsible for over 70% of cardiac illness. We have various cardiac services available to make it affordable for you!
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATe!
You only have one heart. Take advantage of our consultations as we
guarantee it will not be a waste of time.
BRIDGING THE GAP IN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
There is a big gap in our healthcare system. We love our physicians who refer because they understand their limitations. Yes, it is important to check for diabetes, and high blood pressure. However, when we open up the toolbox of a General Practitioner, there is not much in there to assess the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It goes beyond cholesterol.
THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES HAVE NORMAL CHOLESTEROL
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Cardiologists are only looking for advanced stages of heart disease. Electrocardiograms (ECG’s) are limited, Exercise Stress Tests only show advanced blockages (80% or more).
THE MAJORITY OF HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES OCCUR WITH BLOCKAGES THAT ARE LESS THAN 50%
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Arteries are NOT like your kitchen sink pipes. Cholesterol does not accumulate to the wall of the arteries, nor does it build up like your kitchen sink pipes.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE BLOCKAGES OR KNOWN HEART DISEASE?
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ARTERIES ARE A MUSCLE NOT A PIPE. HEART STENTS AND BYPASS SURGERY ARE NOT A CURE.
Physicians are very smart, but cannot possibly keep up with all the developments in every field, especially those far removed from their areas of interest.
Cardiologists are not plumbers.
A cardiologist’s approach typically involves surgeries and medications.
Some may be necessary but some may not be.
Our unique cardiac rehabilitation and heart disease treatment program reverses heart disease.
Live happier, healthier … longer
WHY THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
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Our focus is your heart. We are really good at that. We are devoted to helping you prevent and reverse heart disease.
Heart Fit Clinic is featured authority in the media since 2007
Proud Member of the Cardiac Health Foundation
Member of the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (CACPR)Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
Diamond Fernandes (Our Founder) is a published author of the book Beating Heart Disease
He is also world-renowned speaker at Cardiology Conferences and EECP Conferences.
Executive board of directors for the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (CACPR)International EEECP Association
Of course, we love our clients and the results we achieve. Our principle focus is on cardiac rehabilitation, safe and effective level of exercises, best nutrition, supplements, and stress management.
We are always relentlessly pursuing and researching the latest cardiac information to help YOU.
WE WANT TO HELP ONE MILLION HEARTS AND IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU.
PLEASE REVIEW OUR TESTIMONIALS:
FAQS
WHAT IS THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
The Heart Fit Clinic is a cardiac rehabilitation, maintenance and heart attack and stroke prevention clinic.
We are a group of multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission.
It is our passion to help the people become more aware of their chronic disease risk factors and equip them with lifestyle strategies to improve their heart health.
DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S REFERRAL TO COME TO THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
Clients can refer themselves to the Heart Fit Clinic.
If required after their initial assessment with our Cardiovascular Nurse, we will seek a physician consent/referral on the client’s behalf.
Healthcare providers can seek our referral forms and fax them to our clinic at (403) 278-4333.
DO I NEED HEART PROBLEMS TO COME TO THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
No. Heart disease is the number one cause of death of men and women in Canada, but it is also the number one preventable disease.
If you are concerned about your heart health we encourage you to see our experts at the Heart Fit Clinic.
WHO COMES TO THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
People concerned about their heart health. People who have risk factors for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke or diabetes.
People with heart problems such as heart disease, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure or heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation or flutter, patients treated with a pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator).
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TOTAL CARDIOLOGY REHAB (CARDIAC WELLNESS INSTUTUTE) & THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
Both clinics are private clinics and offer reputable cardiac rehabilitation programs. Total Cardiology is a co-funded program ($500 cost), meaning that they receive funds from the government to conduct their program.
This structure forces them to see many people a year with group exercise classes with reduced individual attention. The exercise classes are limited scheduling twice weekly. To qualify for this program you must have diagnosed heart disease, and the program cannot be repeated without evidence of another cardiovascular event (i.e. heart attack).
The Heart Fit Clinic is not funded, allowing us to give the individual attention people deserve and assist them to reach their cardiovascular goals. The Heart Fit Clinic offers flexible scheduling from 7am to 7pm and is open Monday to Saturday.
In addition to our cardiac rehabilitation and maintenance programs, the Heart Fit Clinic has a unique and highly regarded cardiac prevention program. We also offer individual guidance regarding supplements, medications and conventional and traditional therapies.
Combining the best of traditional and conventional cardiology so you can live longer.
Please refer to our patient testimonials.
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE HEART FIT CLINIC OFFER?
The Heart Fit Clinic offers:
Cardiac Assessments
Carotid IMT screening
Clinical Fitness Assessments
Clinic Exercise Programs (aerobic, strength and flexibility.)
Cardiac Yoga
Stress Management sessions
Dietitian
Psychological assessments
Consultations, including education material in all of these areas.
We have various programs available to meet your individual needs.
We offer various programs and services.
IS CAROTID IMT SAFE?
Yes. Carotid IMT is a simple ultrasound of the carotid artery in the neck. Unlike most tests used to screen blood vessel health, C-IMT is non-invasive, painless and radiation-free.
HOW LONG DOES CAROTID IMT TAKE?
The Carotid IMT portion of our comprehensive Coronary Risk Profile takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete.
IS IMT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE?
Our services are tax deductible, unfortunately at this time AHC does not cover our programs.
However our services have been covered by extended health care insurance providers.
Please see our fees and schedules.
CAN THE HEART FIT CLINIC DIAGNOSE CARIOVASCULAR DISEASE FROM CAROTID IMT?
No. The Heart Fit Clinic uses your C-IMT score in conjunction with the other information obtained from our comprehensive cardiac assessment to provide you with a complete profile of your risk for cardiovascular disease.
We encourage your to share your results with your doctor, as he/she is responsible for overseeing your health care plan.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLINICAL EXCERSISE PROGRAMS AND A REGULAR PERSONAL TRAINER?
The difference is that you are supervised by a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP). Our CEPs are qualified to monitor your vital signs during an exercise session to ensure a safe and effective level of exercise.
These include: ECG (electrocardiography), heart rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen level and heart rate. The CEP focuses on ensuring safe aerobic, strength and flexibility training to reach your personal goals.
They possess academic excellence and experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention.
They are qualified to read and conduct stress tests, provide clinical exercise prescription and elite supervised exercises sessions.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE HEART FIT CLINIC AND MY FAMILY DOCTOR?
The Heart Fit Clinic work in conjunction with your family doctor to provide the best for your heart health. Family doctors realize that they do not have the time resource to address all your risk factors to heart disease and go over in detail all the lifestyle modification strategies to reduce or reverse your risk of heart disease.
Doctors refer to our program as they understand the benefits of our services. If you are without symptoms for heart disease then they may be hesitant at referring you for further investigation for heart disease due to overloading the system.
You may have a clean bill of health but if you are concerned about your heart health then the Heart Fit Clinic is your best option. Yes you can take advantage of our online programs or you can contact us today.
Many of our assessment services unfortunately will not be found at your doctors office. That is why we get referrals to our practices. Remember you are 100% responsible for your heart health. We look forward to helping you with your heart health.
WHY THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
The Heart Fit Clinic was founded based on the principle of “how would I want to be treated if I had a heart event?”.
With the experience, expertise and academic excellence of the Heart Fit Clinic team, it is our passion to help the people achieve their heart health goals.
FEATURED EXTENSIVELY
IN THE MEDIA
