Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
This pamphlet explains what this medication is used for and how to take it.
A Dobutamine® stress echocardiogram (DSE) is done to find out if there are any blockages in the arteries that supply your heart and, if so, how severe (very bad) they are. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, who will do the test, what happens during the test, and what to expect after.
Un ECG (électrocardiogramme) à l'effort mesure la réaction de votre cœur à l'activité physique. Ce dépliant explique les raisons pour lesquelles on effectue un ECG, la façon dont on procède et à quoi s'attendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.
An echocardiogram is a test to measure the size, shape, movement, and flow of blood through the heart. This pamphlet reviews how to get ready for the test, who will do the test, what will happen during and after the test, and how long it will take.
Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains why and how an EPS is done, how to get ready for the procedure, how long it takes, and what to expect after.
This pamphlet explains what an aneurysm is and what an Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is. It lists the benefits and disadvantages of EVAR, possible risks, and what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s response to activity. It is sometimes called an exercise test or a treadmill test. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to do after having an interventional radiology procedure with radial approach. Topics include activity and what to do if you have bleeding.
Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by controlling your weight, lowering your cholesterol, and preventing or controlling high blood pressure. This pamphlet gives suggestions for ways to eat healthier.
This guide will help you and your loved ones during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant, getting ready once a heart becomes available, and what to expect after surgery.