How to refer your clients

The MHC-WHHC accepts referrals from physicians for their patients with the following diagnoses:
 
  • SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection)
  • History of ACS (Acute coronary syndromes- heart attack, unstable angina) in women <55  
  • Stress cardiomyopathy
  • History of Pregnancy Complications (Hypertensive Pregnancy Disorders (preeclampsia/toxemia), and Gestational Diabetes)
  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) 
  • Autoimmune disorders (stable RA, SLE) in women (increased risk for atherosclerosis)
  • Breast Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy/radiation therapy with cardiotoxicity concerns
  • Women with > 3  cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, diabetes, obesity) and/or positive family history CAD: Male first degree* relative <55, Female first degree* relative <65
Women who come to the MHC-WHHC will be seen by a team including nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals who will: 
 
  • Perform a heart health history and physical exam.
  • Provide education about symptoms, risk factors and heart disease conditions.
  • Provide recommendations on how to manage, treat, and prevent further heart disease.
  • Order additional testing if necessary.
  • Work with referring doctors to implement best treatment options and follow-up.
  • Provide information and invitation to participate in research studies. 
In order to schedule a patient referral we request that the most recent laboratory results (CBC, lipids (TC, LDL, HDL, TG);   Glucose,  Creatinine, electrolytes, TSH, HgBA1C) and copies of any prior cardiac testing (stress tests, MIBI, ECG, echocardiogram, CXR, carotid Dopplers, coronary angiogram, CT, CCTA, CAC), along with the CD’s of angiograms or imaging tests (if previously performed) be sent along with the referral form found here.