This pamphlet looks at why you may need to have a diagnostic imaging test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant after a test.
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.
A cardiac event recorder (loop recorder) records the electrical activity of your heart. This pamphlet explains how to use the loop recorder, whether you can bathe or shower with the loop recorder, and what to do if you have problems with the recorder.
Ce document contient des informations sur la procédure de cathétérisme cardiaque (examen avec colorant) et sur ce à quoi vous devez vous attendre après votre retour chez vous. Ce document décrit comment la procédure est effectuée, comment vous devez vous préparer et ce qui se passera le jour de l’examen.Le document indique aussi ce qu’il faut faire en cas de saignement et dans quelles circonstances il faut consulter un médecin. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Le cathétérisme cardiaque droit est un examen effectué pour vérifier le fonctionnement de votre muscle cardiaque. La présente brochure explique comment vous préparer pour le test, la façon dont il est fait, les risques qui s’y rattachent et les soins à dispenser après l’intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Guidelines for cervical screening are explained including who should be screened and how often.
منظار القولون A colonoscopy is an exam of the large bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, what polyps are, care after the test, and possible complications. This pamphlet is also available in English and French.
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the test, and what will happen during and after the test.
Some colorectal cancer is hereditary (passed down through a family). This pamphlet lists the signs of hereditary colorectal cancer, how to be tested, and the conditions for testing if colorectal cancer is hereditary.
CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.