Cannabis is a dried flower bud. It is important that people with CKD know the risks and benefits of using cannabis. This pamphlet explains if cannabis is safe with CKD, if cannabis can treat CKD, if there are drug interactions, and what you should check for while using cannabis.
Capsule endoscopy is a test to look at your small intestine. This pamphlet describes risks, how to get ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French and Simplified Chinese.
التنظير الكبسولي مستشفى فيكتوريا العام
PL-1244: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has questions to help you practice how to count carbohydrates (carbs).
PL-0238: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Carbohydrate (“carb”) counting is a way of meal planning to help manage your blood glucose. This pamphlet explains what a carb is, what foods contain carbs, and how to count carbs.
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.
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.
During cardiac surgery, your surgeon will break your middle breastbone (called the sternum) to access your heart. This pamphlet gives precautions to follow to lower the stress put on your sternum and give you the best chance to have it heal properly.
This pamphlet explains how cardiovascular (heart) disease may affect your mental health. Topics include common physical, social, and emotional changes, and when and how to get help.