Traffic Impacts on Robie Street Near Halifax Infirmary – April 25, 2026
Nova Scotia Health is advising crane operations will continue on Robie Street, on Saturday, April 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All southbound lanes on Robie Street will be closed between Quinpool Road and Jubilee Road.
Patients and visitors are advised to use alternate routes during this time. Sidewalks and pedestrian access will remain open. The emergency department will remain open and fully accessible throughout the work.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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.
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.
You have been scheduled for a Holter exam. This is a recording of your heart, called an ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram). This pamphlet explains what to do during your Holter exam and what to write in your Holter diary.
You have been scheduled for a Holter exam. This is a recording of your heart, called an ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram). This pamphlet explains what to do during your Holter exam and what to write in your Holter diary.
Nitroglycerin (nitro) pumpspray (also called nitro spray) is used to treat chest pain or discomfort. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-1782).
This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after your peripheral bypass surgery. Topics include incision care, activity, staying healthy after surgery, and follow-up care. Warning signs and what to do is given.
During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture is made in your groin so that the cardiologist (heart doctor) can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. This pamphlet explains what to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths.
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.
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).