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Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Advanced monitoring and care for patients receiving cardiac surgery, cardiac-related transplants, and other complex medical treatment

MazankowskiThe Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute's third-floor Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) will open as a 20-bed unit and has the capacity for 25 beds. This adult unit provides pre and post surgical care to patients receiving open-heart surgery, heart, lung, and heart/lung transplant. Complex treatments include intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy, extra corporeal membrane oxygenation, ventricular assist devices, and continuous renal replacement therapy. 

The CVICU and Cardiovascular Surgery Inpatient Unit share a multidisciplinary team composed of intensivists, unit managers, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, respiratory therapists, licensed practical nurses, nursing attendants, and unit clerks.

Visiting Hours
At the CVICU, we work with families to facilitate visiting hours and can accommodate most schedules. While some restrictions may apply, our philosophy on visiting hours is patient focused and family centred.

Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns, the patient care manager can be reached at (780) 407-1640.

Location
The existing CVICU at the University of Alberta Hospital is located on level three in the 3A and 3G pods. Please see the Level 3 map for more information. The CVICU at the Mazankowski Albert Heart Institute will be located on level three.

Parking
Public parking is available at metered, underground, surface, and parkade lots on site. For information on hourly, weekly, and monthly parking, as well as locations, please see the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute information sheet.

Where can I find more information?
Capital Health and other organizations support online resources on heart disease and heart health. These resources should be used as a general guideline only. Individual assessment, interpretations, and advice by your cardiologist should always be your most important resource.

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