Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains why and how an EPS is done, how to get ready for the procedure, how long it takes, and what to expect after.
This pamphlet explains what an aneurysm is and what an Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is. It lists the benefits and disadvantages of EVAR, possible risks, and what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Ce document contient des conseils d’alimentation saine pour le cœur, notamment pour réduire votre consommation de sodium (sel), de sucre et de matières grasses et augmenter votre consommation de fibres, de fruits et de légumes. On y trouve également des conseils pour bien lire les étiquettes de produits alimentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by controlling your weight, lowering your cholesterol, and preventing or controlling high blood pressure. This pamphlet gives suggestions for ways to eat healthier.
Heart healthy eating can help you feel good and give you energy. This pamphlet explains how to eat heart healthy. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed.
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.
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.
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.
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.