This pamphlet will help you learn about having a coronary intervention. Topics include what a coronary intervention is and how it is done, what a stent is, risks, how to get ready, taking usual medications, whether you can eat or drink beforehand, what happens the day of the procedure, and what to expect during recovery.
This pamphlet describes delirium after cardiac surgery, causes, symptoms, as well as treatment. This pamphlet is also available in French.
In dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the heart muscle becomes weak. This pamphlet gives the causes of DCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources also given.
Un DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, ce qui se passe pendant l’opération, les risques et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. 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. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Un échocardiogramme est un examen du cœur sans douleur et sans danger. Le présent livret précise comment se préparer pour l’examen, qui fait l’examen, ce qui se passe pendant et après l’examen et la durée de l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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 how it is treated. It outlines the advantages, disadvantages, and possible complications of EVAR compared to open surgery. What will happen before, during, and after surgery is explained.
Ce document contient des conseils d’alimentation saine pour le cœur, notamment pour réduire votre consommation de sodium (sel), de sucre et de matières grasses et augmenter votre consommation de fibres, de fruits et de légumes. On y trouve également des conseils pour bien lire les étiquettes de produits alimentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.