24-hour Cardiology Transfer Service
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are taken to the Halifax Infirmary to have a cardiac catheterization (dye test).
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24-Hour pH Monitoring
This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given.
After Your Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast
This pamphlet explains what will happen after the image-guided core biopsy of the breast.
Angiofluorographie
L'angiofluorographie montre le flux sanguin dans la rétine et permet à votre médecin de voir s’il y a des problèmes. Le présent document porte sur la façon de se préparer à l’examen, le jour du traitement, le déroulement de l’examen et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’examen.
Angiogram
An angiogram is a special X-ray test. A clear dye will be injected into your blood vessels. This pamphlet goes over getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
Bone Marrow Test
This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
Breath Hold Technique
This pamphlet explains how to do the breath hold technique used during CT scans and cancer treatment.
Bronchoscopie
Une bronchoscopie est une intervention qui permet d'examiner la trachée et les autres voies respiratoires principales des poumons. Ce dépliant explique comment se déroule l'intervention, comment s'y préparer et à quoi s'attendre après l'intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Bronchoscopy
A bronchoscopy is a procedure to look at your trachea (windpipe) and other major airways in your lungs. This pamphlet explains how the procedure is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after. This pamphlet is also available in Simplified Chinese, Arabic, and French.