Preparing Your Skin Before Open Heart Surgery
This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths.
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Right Heart Catheterization Test - Halifax Infirmary
This test will help your cardiologist (heart doctor) find the cause of your heart problem and recommend treatment. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the test, how the test is done, risks, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The Cardiology Service at the QE II
The Cardiology Service provides various tests, procedures, and other care to heart patients. This pamphlet details the different cardiology units at the QE II and members of your health care team. It also includes what you and your support person(s) should know about your hospital stay.
The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic - Halifax Infirmary
The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic is for people with a suspected or diagnosed heart problem that may be inherited (passed from parents to their children). This pamphlet explains how to get referred to the Clinic, how to get ready for your appointment, and what will happen during and after your appointment.
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
The pamphlet explains why you may need a TEVAR, how it is done, and what to expect before, during, and after your surgery. Symptoms that need medical attention are included.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
This pamphlet explains what a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is and why you may need one. Topics include getting ready for your TAVI, what to expect, the day of and the day after your TAVI, and going home.
Vaporisateur de nitroglycérine (nitro)
Le vaporisateur de nitroglycérine (nitro) est utilisé pour traiter la douleur ou les malaises thoraciques (à la poitrine). Ce dépliant explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin de ce médicament, comment le prendre, quels en sont les effets secondaires et comment le conserver. This pamphlet is also available in English (QV85-0278).
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
Vivre avec un stimulateur cardiaque (pacemaker)
Ce dépliant explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un stimulateur cardiaque, comment se déroule l'intervention, ce qui se passera après l'intervention et les soins nécessaires à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Vivre avec votre défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI)
Un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) détecte et corrige les battements de cœur dangereusement rapides qui commencent dans la partie inférieure du cœur. Ce livret explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un DCI et ce qui se passera après l'intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.