Patient Education Resources

Heart Transplant

This guide will help you and your loved ones during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant, getting ready once a heart becomes available, and what to expect after surgery.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Blood pressure is the force of blood on the walls of your arteries as it moves. This pamphlet explains what high blood pressure is, how it is measured, and treatment.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that need medical attention right away.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - South Shore Regional Hospital

After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that require medical attention right away.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) - The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy thickens the heart muscle and puts you at risk of dangerous, fast heart rhythms. The pamphlet explains the cause of HCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Intensive/Coronary Care Unit - Dartmouth General Hospital

This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the Intensive/Coronary Care Unit at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Life After a Heart Attack

This pamphlet answers questions you may have after having a heart attack. It includes ways to lower your risk factors for heart disease, medications, and more.

Living with Heart Failure

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are living with heart failure, including what heart failure is, what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, and how to manage it. A list of resources is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) finds and corrects dangerous fast heart rates that start in the bottom of your heart. This pamphlet explains what an ICD is and what will happen after your procedure.

Living With Your Pacemaker

This pamphlet explains what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what a pacemaker is and how it is put in, and what will happen after your procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.