Patient Education Resources

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).

Ablation par cathéter

L'ablation par cathéter est un traitement pour certains types de troubles du rythme cardiaque. La présente brochure décrit à quoi vous attendre avant, durant et après une ablation par cathéter. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

In ARVC, some of your heart muscle is replaced by fat and scar tissue leading to a weakened heart muscle. This pamphlet gives the most common causes of ARVC, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal (not usual) heart rhythm. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of atrial fibrillation, how it is diagnosed and treated, what you can do to help your condition, and what to do if you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.

Avant et après une cardioversion - Halifax Infirmary

La cardioversion est utilisée pour traiter les problèmes de rythme cardiaque. Durant une cardioversion, une décharge électrique est donnée à votre cœur. Le présent livret traite de la préparation à l’intervention, de la manière dont elle est faite et de la récupération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Before and After Your Cardioversion - Halifax Infirmary

Cardioversion is used to treat heart rhythm problems. During a cardioversion, an electrical shock is given to your heart. This pamphlet explains getting ready for the procedure, how the procedure is done, and recovery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Brugada Syndrome: Inherited Heart Disease Clinic

With Brugada syndrome, the channels in your heart do not open and close the way they should. This pamphlet provides causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and activity guidelines for Brugada syndrome.

Cardiac Catheterization (Dye Test)

This test shows how well your arteries, heart muscle, and valves are working. This pamphlet describes how the test is done, getting ready for the test, and what will happen on the day of the test, and aftercare. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cardiac Event Recorder (Loop Recorder)

A cardiac event recorder (loop recorder) records the electrical activity of your heart. This pamphlet explains how to use the loop recorder, whether you can bathe or shower with the loop recorder, and what to do if you have problems with the recorder.

Cardiac Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect before your surgery and during your hospital stay. It also describes what you can do after your surgery to have a good recovery.