Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
Un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) détecte et corrige les rythmes cardiaques rapides et dangereux qui prennent naissance dans la partie inférieure du cœur. Ce document explique ce qu’est un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) et ce qui se passera après votre intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document explique ce que sont les troubles du rythme cardiaque, ce qu’est un stimulateur cardiaque et comment il est posé ainsi que ce qui se passera après votre intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document décrit ce qu’est une insuffisance cardiaque, comment elle se manifeste, comment elle est diagnostiquée et comment la gérer. Une liste de ressources est également incluse. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet answers questions you may have about your stay on Unit 7.2, the Vascular Surgery Unit.
A MIBI (also called a sestamibi) test is done to check the blood flow to your heart. This pamphlet explains why you may need this test, how it is done, how to get ready for it, and when you will get the results.
This pamphlet has information about heart health and how to lower your risk factors for cardiovascular (your heart and blood vessels) health problems. It also has questions for you to answer about your heart health.