Preparing Your Skin Before Open Heart Surgery
This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths.
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Preparing Your Skin Before Vascular Surgery - Halifax Infirmary
This pamphlet provides specific instructions on how to clean your skin using CHG wipes before your surgery. What to expect and instructions for showering, shaving, and using personal care products are listed.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Program - Halifax Infirmary, QE II
Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
Quality Care for Surgery Patients - Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative
The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.
Réduire le risque de caillot de sang lors de votre hospitalisation
Ce document explique ce que sont les caillots de sang et pourquoi ils se forment, les signes avant-coureurs d'un caillot de sang et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez prévenir la formation de caillots de sang. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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.
Sclerotherapy Discharge Instructions
Your varicose veins have been injected with a special medication during a treatment called sclerotherapy. This pamphlet gives directions to prevent blood clots from forming in your healthy veins. Mild side effects and a list of symptoms that require medical attention right away are provided.
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.
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic - Halifax Infirmary
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic is for adults (16 years old or older) who were born with a heart defect (problem with the heart’s structure).
The Cardiology Service at the QE II
The Cardiology Service provides various tests, procedures, and other care to heart patients. This pamphlet details the different cardiology units at the QE II and members of your health care team. It also includes what you and your support person(s) should know about your hospital stay.