My Holter Diary
You have been scheduled for a Holter exam. This is a recording of your heart, called an ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram). This pamphlet explains what to do during your Holter exam and what to write in your Holter diary.
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My Holter Diary - Cobequid Community Health Centre
You have been scheduled for a Holter exam. This is a recording of your heart, called an ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram). This pamphlet explains what to do during your Holter exam and what to write in your Holter diary.
Non-invasive Vascular Lab Tests
This pamphlet describes the following non-invasive tests: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow test, treadmill exercise test, arterial duplex test, carotid duplex evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, and blood flow evaluation of fingers and/or toes.
Ophthalmic Imaging
Ophthalmic imaging is when images are taken of the eye. These pictures are used to detect eye conditions. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for ophthalmic imaging, how ophthalmic imaging is done, and what will happen after it is done.
Passer un fibroscan
Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Retinal Acuity Meter (RAM)
The Retinal Acuity Meter (RAM) is a test used to measure how much vision you have in your retina, the back of your eye. This pamphlet explains getting ready for the test, how the RAM is done, and what to expect after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
Sentinel Node Mapping: South Shore Regional Hospital
Sentinel lymph node mapping is a procedure that uses radioactive material (tracers and sometimes blue dye) to map (find) the lymph nodes that drain the area of your cancer. The pamphlet explains what sentinel nodes are, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure.
Sigmoïdoscopie à sonde souple - Site VG
Une sigmoïdoscopie à sonde souple est un examen de la partie inférieure de l'intestin (côlon) et du rectum (anus). La brochure décrit la préparation en vue de l’examen, la façon dont l’examen est effectué et les soins qui suivent. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.
Telemetry
Telemetry is a way of recording and monitoring your heart’s rate and rhythm while you are in the hospital. This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are having telemetry done.