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.
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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.
What is a MIBI (Sestamibi) Test?
A MIBI (also called a sestamibi) test is done to check the blood flow to your heart. This pamphlet explains why you may need this test, how it is done, how to get ready for it, and when you will get the results.
What is a MIBI Scan? Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC)
A MIBI scan is a test to help check the blood flow to your heart. This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how to get ready for it, what will happen during the test, and what to expect after.
Your Passport to Cardiovascular Health
This pamphlet has information about heart health and how to lower your risk factors for cardiovascular (your heart and blood vessels) health problems. It also has questions for you to answer about your heart health.