Patient Education Resources

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1: Halifax Infirmary

This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 5.1 (CVICU) at the Halifax Infirmary.

Carotid Endarterectomy - Halifax Infirmary, QE II

A carotid endarterectomy is surgery to clean plaque (fat deposits) out of a carotid artery. This pamphlet explains what causes an artery to narrow with plaque, what to expect before, during, and after your surgery, and follow-up care.

Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) - The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic

CPVT affects the way heart cell channels respond to adrenaline. Your heart may beat too fast and the abnormal heart rhythms can make you collapse (faint). The pamphlet provides the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and activity guidelines.

Catheter Ablation

Catheter ablation is a treatment for certain kinds of heart rhythm problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after a catheter ablation. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cathétérisme cardiaque droit - Halifax Infirmary

Ce test aide votre cardiologue (spécialiste du cœur) à trouver la cause de votre problème cardiaque et à vous recommander un traitement. 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 après l’intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Common Medications After a Heart Attack

This pamphlet lists common medications you may be prescribed after having a heart attack.

Common Medications after Cardiac Surgery

This pamphlet lists common medications that you may be prescribed after cardiac (heart) surgery.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - Patient Oriented Discharge Summary (PODS)

This resource can help you remember important ways to manage your heart failure after you leave the hospital. It includes symptoms that may need medical attention and a list of resources.

Consignes avant et après une cardioversion - Halifax Infirmary

La cardioversion est un traitement servant à corriger les troubles de rythme cardiaque. Une décharge électrique est alors administrée à votre cœur. Ce document décrit comment vous préparer à l’intervention, comment celle-ci se déroule et ce que vous devez faire durant votre convalescence. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Coronary Arteries (Main Arteries of the Heart)

This pamphlet gives a basic illustration of the coronary arteries. It is to be used as a teaching reference for staff and their patients.