William Nicol Drive
Floracliff
Florida 1709
P.O. Box 5116
Weltevreden Park 1715
Tel: (011) 470-7777
Fax: (011) 470-7757
www.lifehealthcare.co.za
General Information
Cardiac Facilities and Services
Supporting Specialists
Cardiac Rehabilitation Service
Map to Life Flora Clinic
GENERAL INFORMATION
A diverse range of specialised services, sophisticated facilities with modern equipment and quality nursing care have established Life Flora Clinic as one of Gauteng's leading private hospitals.
Our trauma and emergency unit is capable of handling all cardiac emergencies and most other emergencies. Staffed by local NIMPA doctors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a full-time clinical manager, the unit is backed round the clock by resident specialists as well as by the on-site radiology and pathology units.
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CARDIAC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Services
At Life Flora Clinic, the following services are available:
- Hospital care, including intensive care, following a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or cardiac failure from other causes.
- Angiograms
- Cardiac catheterisation procedures
- Coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
- Implantation of stents
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Implantation of artificial heart valves
- Implantation of pacemakers
Facilities
- Trauma and emergency unit
- Cardiac catheterisation laboratory
- Cardiac theatre
- Integrated cardiac ICU, high care and cardiac general ward
- Radiology unit including CT scanner and MRI
Support services and facilities
- Health awareness programmes
- Rehabilitation programmes
- Dietetics
- Occupational therapy
- Patient and family counseling
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Support Groups
Rehabilitation centre
'Heart Throbs', our cardiac rehabilitation programme, covers the following:
- Acute phase
- Recovery phase
- Rehabilitation phase
- Home programme
- Other services offered by Life Flora Clinic's rehabilitation centre include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training for patients and their families, as well as family support therapy.
Cardiac consulting service at other Life Healthcare hospitals
A cardiologist from Life Flora Clinic consults at Life Robinson Hospital in Randfontein and Life Anncron Clinic in Klerksdorp once a week. Initial assessments of cardiac status can be done at these hospitals. Should a patient require further investigation or treatment they are then referred to Life Flora Clinic.
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SUPPORTING SPECIALISTS
Cardiologists
Dr B Kalliatakis - (011) 475 2822
Dr R Tager - (011) 475 4662
Dr D Marks - (011) 475 1306
Dr C Conradie - (011) 475 7654
Dr FFE Peters - (011) 758 6589
Cardio-thoracic Surgeons
Dr N Nicolaou - (011) 475 8793
Dr C Hammond - (011) 482 3005
Dr J Coetzee - (011) 470 7775
Physicians
Dr A Botha - (011) 679 1120
Dr R Isaacs - (011) 679 5386
Dr A Pappas - (011) 475 8030
Dr B Sloane - (011) 679 3128
Dr B Bloy - (011)
758 6588
Vascular Surgeons
Dr J Pillai - (011) 470 7993
Dr D le Roux - (011) 470 7933
Dr LE Tudhope - (011) 470 7933
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CARDIAC REHABILITATION SERVICE
The main aim of the cardiac rehabilitation unit at Life Flora Clinic is to assist patients to regain optimal health following cardiac related illnesses. These include cardiac bypass operation, valve replacement, myocardial infarction, hypertension, angina etc.
The unit is manned by two registered nurses who is responsible for the following:
- Pre-operative and pre-procedure visits of all cardiac as well as respiratory patients in the wards. The patient and his/her family is orientated with regards to the operation/ procedure as well as the treatment that will be provided in the intensive care unit.
- Patients are followed up daily to monitor their condition and to render emotional support.
- Patients are prepared for discharge and discharge information is given to patients and their family.
- Surgical patients are seen two weeks after discharge to monitor progress and handle possible problems and/or questions.
- On referral from the medical practitioner, the patient starts the exercise programme in the cardiac rehabilitation unit. Continuous monitoring of bloodpressure, cholesterol levels, pulse speed, weight and diet is done by the personnel.
- Monthly educational talks are given to the patients and family. Subjects that are covered are, for example, medication, CPR, Wafarin therapy, choking, diet. Patients are referred to members of the multi-disciplinary team as and when needed.
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How to get to Life Flora Clinic
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