Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after your procedure. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
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.
Ce document contient des conseils pour manger sainement, 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.
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.
Heart healthy eating can give you energy and help you feel better. This pamphlet explains how to eat heart healthy. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed.
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.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) thickens the heart muscle. This can cause scar tissue, which can put you at a higher risk of a dangerous, fast heart rhythm. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of HCM, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
This pamphlet answers questions you may have after having a heart attack. It includes ways to lower your risk factors for heart disease, medications, and more.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are living with heart failure, including what heart failure is, what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, and how to manage it. A list of resources is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.